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Calculate the current flowing through each of the resistors A and B in the circuit shown in figure.
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Answer
(a) Given,
R = 1 Ω
V = 2 V
Current through 1 Ω = ?
From Ohm's law
V = IR
Substituting the values in the formula above, we get,
2 = I x 1
⇒ I = 2 / 1 = 2 A
Hence, current through Resistor A = 2 A
(b) Given,
R = 2 Ω
V = 2 V
Current through 2 Ω = ?
From Ohm's law
V = IR
Substituting the values in the formula above, we get,
2 = I x 2
⇒ I = 2 / 2 = 1 A
Hence, current through Resistor B = 1 A
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