I_T equals 0.1 mA in a 3-branch parallel circuit. If I₁ = 0.022 mA and I₂ = 0.007 mA, I₃ = ? A) 0.029 mA B) 0.213 mA C) 0.071 mA D) 0.142 mA

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In a parallel circuit, the total current (I_T) is the sum of the branch currents: I_T = I₁ + I₂ + I₃. Given I_T = 0.1 mA, I₁ = 0.022 mA, and I₂ = 0.007 mA, we can solve for I₃: I₃ = 0.1 mA - 0.022 mA - 0.007 mA = 0.071 mA.

IT Equals 0

I_T Equals 0