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What is the current through each resistor?

Suppose a parallel circuit is created using a 6 V battery and two light bulbs that each have a resistance of 3 #Omega#. The circuit is built with ideal wires.

Answer 1

#I= 2 A# at each resistor

Since the voltage in a parallel circuit is constant at all resistors and across the circuit, the current flowing through each resistor would be:

#I= V/R#

#I= (6V)/(3Omega)#

#I= 2 A# at each resistor

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Answer 2

Adam Arnold

To determine the current through each resistor, we need to apply Ohm's law (I = V/R) and the rules of series and parallel circuits, if applicable. Without further information about the circuit configuration, resistor values, and voltage sources, I cannot provide a specific answer. Please provide more details about the circuit for a more accurate response.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.