A battery sends a total current of into two parallel branches containing resistors of and

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

15\,\text{V}

battery sends a total current of

4.5\,\text{A}

into two parallel branches containing resistors of

3\,\Omega

and

6\,\Omega

. Assuming ideal conductors, what current flows through the

6\,\Omega

resistor? (a)

3.0\,\text{A}

(b)

2.5\,\text{A}

(c)

1.5\,\text{A}

(d)

4.5\,\text{A}