If three 75 W lamps are connected in parallel across a 125 V source, IT equals ________.
A)1.8 A
B)180 mA
C)18 A
D)18 mA

Name: If three 75 W lamps are connected in parallel across a 125 V source, IT equals ________. A)1.8 A B)180 mA C)18 A D)18 mA
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The total current (IT) for lamps in parallel is the sum of the individual currents. Each lamp draws 75 W / 125 V = 0.6 A. Therefore, IT = 3 * 0.6 A = 1.8 A.

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