Electronics - Parallel Circuits - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Parallel Circuits - Filling the Blanks (Q.No. 4)
4.

The total current in the given circuit is ___.

2.5 mA
0.6 mA
1.5 mA
0.4 mA
Answer: Option
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Clemet said:   7 years ago
In the above 12v is the same for each branch of the parallel circuit.

I(total)=I1+I2+I3.

So I1=12/20=0.6 mA.
I2=12/8=1.5mA.
I3=12/30=0.4mA.

Total current I(total)=0.6+1.5+0.4=2.5 mA.

Shruti said:   9 years ago
Total resistance 1/R = 1/20 + 1/8 + 1/30,

R = 120/25,

I = V/R,

12*25/120 = 2.5.

RAJAVARAPU NARENDHAR said:   1 decade ago
In the above 12v is same for each branch of parallel circuit

I(total)=I1+I2+I3
So I1=12/20=0.6 mA

I2=12/8=1.5mA

I3=12/30=0.4mA

Total current I(total)=0.6+1.5+0.4=2.5 mA.

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