If 5 A and 3A enter a junction from two separate paths, how much current flows out of the junction?
A) 3 A
B) 8 A
C) 2 A
D) the larger of the two

Question

If  5 A and  3A enter a junction from two separate paths, how much current flows out of the junction?
A)  3 A
B)  8 A
C)  2 A
D) the larger of the two

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the principle of conservation of charge, the total current entering a junction must equal the total current leaving the junction. Therefore, if 5 A and 3 A enter a junction, the total current flowing out would be 5 A + 3 A = 8 A.

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