Electronics - Series-Parallel Circuits - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Series-Parallel Circuits - General Questions (Q.No. 8)
8.
With 21 V applied, if R1 = 5 ohms, R2 = 35 ohms, and R3 = 14 ohms, what is the current of R2 if R1 is series connected with parallel circuit R2 and R3?
200 mA
800 mA
600 mA
400 mA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Swastik said:   1 decade ago
R2 & R3 are in parallel and then in series with R1
Solving, Eq Resistance = 15ohm
Then V(given)=21 V
So I=V/R=21/15 = 1.4Amp

Current across R2(By Current Divider Rule Formula)
= 1.4 x 14(R3)/(35+14)= 0.4Amp = 400 mA
(1)

Maddy said:   1 decade ago
May be the answer is 600ohm
Plz check someone and explain if answer is 400ohm.


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