Three identical resistors are connected in parallel to a battery. If the current of 12 A flows from the battery, how much current flows through any one of the resistors?
A)12 A
B)4 A
C)36 A
D)24 A
E)zero

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a parallel circuit, the total current is divided equally among the identical resistors. Therefore, each resistor carries 12 A / 3 = 4 A.

Three Identical Resistors Are Connected in Parallel to a Battery