Use the diagram above to calculate the current, I.
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A.
0.60A -
B.
0.97A -
C.
1.03A -
D.
5.00A
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
(frac{1}{R} = frac{1}{R_1} + frac{1}{R_2})
= (frac{1}{6} + frac{1}{4})
R = (frac{12}{5} = 2.5Omega)
R = 2.4 + 10 = 12.4
V = IR
I = (frac{v}{R} = frac{12}{12.4} = 0.97)