If R₁=10 ohms,R₂=40 ohms,R₃=30 ohms,R₄=20 ohms,R₅=60 and a 12 volt battery is connected to the arrangement.Calculate:
(a)the total resistance in the circuit, and
(b)the tootal current flowing inthe circuit.

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Solution

Considering the components to be in series:
a. The equivalent resistance of the circuit is = 10 + 40 + 30 + 20 + 60 = 160 Î©
b. The current through the circuit is = 12/160 = 0.075 A

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If R1=10 ohms,R2=40 ohms,R3=30 ohms,R4=20 ohms,R5=60 and a 12 volt battery is connected to the arrangement.Calculate:(a)the total resistance in the circuit, and(b)the tootal current flowing inthe circuit.

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If R₁=10 ohms,R₂=40 ohms,R₃=30 ohms,R₄=20 ohms,R₅=60 and a 12 volt battery is connected to the arrangement.Calculate:
(a)the total resistance in the circuit, and
(b)the tootal current flowing inthe circuit.

Considering the components to be in series:
a. The equivalent resistance of the circuit is = 10 + 40 + 30 + 20 + 60 = 160 Î©
b. The current through the circuit is = 12/160 = 0.075 A