Physics

Problem

12\,\text{V}

ideal battery is connected to two resistors of

4\,\Omega

and

6\,\Omega

wired in parallel. This parallel combination is wired in series with an

8\,\Omega

resistor. What is the magnitude of the current in the

8\,\Omega

resistor? a)

0.67\,\text{A}

5.0\,\text{A}

1.2\,\text{A}

1.43\,\text{A}