A current of flows into a junction through one wire

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

A current of 6.0 A6.0\,\text{A} flows into a junction through one wire. Currents of 2.5 A2.5\,\text{A} and 1.8 A1.8\,\text{A} leave the junction along two separate branches. Determine the magnitude and direction of the current in a third branch connected to the junction.

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