An electrical circuit has a 5.94-V battery wired to two resistors, 1.44 Ohms and 5.85 Ohms, in parallel with one another. What is the total current flowing in this circuit?     0.81 A     2.98 A     7.71 A     5.14 A

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Chapter18: Direct-Current Circuits
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Problem 5CQ: Electric current I enters a node with three resistors connected in parallel (Fig. CQ18.5). Which one...
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An electrical circuit has a 5.94-V battery wired to two resistors, 1.44 Ohms and 5.85 Ohms, in parallel with one another. What is the total current flowing in this circuit?
   
0.81 A
   
2.98 A
   
7.71 A
   
5.14 A
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