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Three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 16 V applied across them. What is the total current in the circuit?
A
14 A
B
12 A
C
10 A
D
8 A
correct option: b

1/R = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 3/4

R = 4/3

I = V/R

= 16
4/3

= 16 x 3
_4

= 12 A

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