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Lesson: Currents in Parallel Circuit Branches

Learn to calculate the currents in different branches of multi-branch electric circuits by using Kirchoff's current law.

Worksheet: Currents in Parallel Circuit Branches • 2 Questions

Q1:

Consider the circuits shown. The resistors’ resistances should be taken to the nearest whole number of ohms ().

What is the current through in circuit (a)?

What power is dissipated by circuit (a)?

What is the current through in circuit (b)?

What power is dissipated by circuit (b)?

Q2:

Consider the circuit shown.

Find the current through .

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