JAMB Physics 2010 Question 37

Question 37

Current Electricity

Three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 16 V applied across them. What is the total current in the circuit?

  1. A.12 A
  2. B.8A
  3. C.10 A
  4. D.14 A
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Answer: A (12 A)

Explanation

Three 4 Ω resistors in parallel give 4/3 Ω. I = V/R = 16 ÷ (4/3) = 12 A (4 A through each resistor).