Two resistors of 5 Ω and 10 Ω are connected in parallel across a battery

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Problem

Two resistors of 5 Ω and 10 Ω are connected in parallel across a battery. The current through the 5 Ω resistor is measured to be 2 A. (i) Find the potential difference across the parallel combination. (ii) Calculate the current through the 10 Ω resistor. (iii) Determine the total current drawn from the battery.

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