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Current Electricity: Current in Branched Circuit MCQ

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Current in Branched CircuitHardQuestion 31676

Question

In a circuit, three parallel resistors 10 Ω, 20 Ω, 30 Ω are connected across 60 V. Current through 30 Ω resistor is:
  1. A
    6 A
  2. B
    3 A
  3. C
    2 A
    Correct
  4. D
    18 A

Correct answer

2 A

Explanation

Each resistor is at 60 V. I₃ = 60/30 = 2 A.