A 90v charge is applied acrosd 10ohm and 20ohm resistor in series what would be the current in 20ohm resistor?

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PJ
Jul 17, 2018

3A

Explanation:

The resistors are in series so current flowing through one must also be flowing in the other.

I = V/R

R_(Total) = R_1 +R_2 for resistors in series

We are told that V = 90 volts and R = 10Omega + 20Omega = 30Omega

I = 90/30 = 3A

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