The circuit below represents four resistors connected to a 12-volt source. What is the total current in the circuit? 4.0Ω 6.0Ω 12 V, 8.0Ω 6.0Ω

For series connected resistors I = 0.5A

For parallel connected resistors I = 8.5A

Explanation:

Since the diagram is not available, our solution will be divided into two;

According to ohm's law which states that "the current passing through a,metallic conductor at constant temperature is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends. Mathematically, E = IRt where;

E is the electromotive force

I is the total current in the circuit

Rt is total equivalent resistance.

Where E = 12volts

Rt can be gotten depending on the arrangements of the resistors which can either be in series or parallel.

If the resistors are in series, their equivalent resistance gives;

Rt = 4.0Ω+6Ω+8Ω+6Ω

Rt = 24Ω

The current I will be;

I = E/Rt = 12/24

I = 0.5A

If the connection is in series, the total current in the circuit will be 0.5A.

For resistance in parallel;

1/Rt = 1/4Ω+1/6Ω+1/8Ω+1/6Ω

1/Rt = 6+4+3+4/24

1/Rt = 17/24

Rt = 24/17Ω

I = E/Rt

I = 12/(24/17)

I = 12×17/24

I = 8.5A

If the connection is in parallel, the total current in the circuit will be 8.5A

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