Two resistors and are connected in parallel to a source that supplies a total current of

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Problem

Two resistors

6\,\Omega

and

9\,\Omega

are connected in parallel to a source that supplies a total current of

5\,\text{A}

. Find the current through the

9\,\Omega

resistor. (a)

3.0\,\text{A}

(b)

2.0\,\text{A}

(c)

1.5\,\text{A}

(d)

2.5\,\text{A}