Five resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. The potential difference between points A and B is 25 V.
-What is the potential drop across the 3.5-$\varOmega$ resistor?
A)2.0 V
B)5.0 V
C)8.0 V
D)17 V
E)25 V

Question

Five resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. The potential difference between points A and B is 25 V. 
-What is the potential drop across the 3.5-$\varOmega$ resistor?
A)2.0 V 
B)5.0 V 
C)8.0 V 
D)17 V 
E)25 V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The potential drop across the 3.5-$\varOmega$ resistor is 2.0 V because the current through the resistor is 0.5 A and the resistance of the resistor is 3.5 $\varOmega$.

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