Question

Two resistors of $2.0\Omega$ and $3.0\Omega$ are connected in parallel, with a battery of 6.0 V and negligible internal resistance.

The current in the circuit is :

• A. $1.2$ A
• B. $5$ A
• C. $6$ A
• D. $2.3$ A

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5$ A

Equivalent resistance of the circuit $R_{eq}=2\parallel 3=\frac{2\times 3}{2+3}=1.2\Omega$

$\therefore$ Current in the circuit $I=\frac{V}{R_{eq}}=\frac{6}{1.2}=5$ A