Three resistors are connected as shown in the figure.The potential difference between points A and B is 26 V.

-How much current flows through the 3- resistor?
A)2.0 A
B)4.0 A
C)6.0 A
D)8.7 A
E)10.0 A

Question

Three resistors are connected as shown in the figure.The potential difference between points A and B is 26 V.
 
-How much current flows through the 3- resistor?
A)2.0 A 
B)4.0 A 
C)6.0 A 
D)8.7 A 
E)10.0 A

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, we need to find the total resistance of the circuit. We can do this by adding the individual resistances:

Rt = 3 Ω + 11 Ω + 8 Ω = 22 Ω

Using Ohm's law (V = IR), we can find the current flowing through the circuit:

I = V/Rt = 26 V/22 Ω ≈ 1.18 A

Now, we can use this current to find the voltage drop across the 11 Ω resistor:

V = IR = (1.18 A)(11 Ω) ≈ 12.98 V

Finally, we can use Ohm's law again to find the current flowing through the 11 Ω resistor:

I = V/R = 12.98 V/11 Ω ≈ 1.18 A

Therefore, the answer is C) 6.0 A.

Three Resistors Are Connected as Shown in the Figure