Five resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. The potential difference between points A and B is 25 V.
-What is the current through the 1.8-$\varOmega$ resistor?
A)2.8 A
B)3.3 A
C)5.6 A
D)6.9 A
E)14 A

Question

Five resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. The potential difference between points A and B is 25 V. 
-What is the current through the 1.8-$\varOmega$ resistor?
A)2.8 A 
B)3.3 A 
C)5.6 A 
D)6.9 A 
E)14 A

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The current through the 1.8-$\varOmega$ resistor is 2.8 A because it is in parallel with the 3.6-$\varOmega$ resistor and the voltage across both resistors is the same.

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