Concep Test 19.2a In the circuit below, what is the current through R₁? Parallel Resistors I a) 10 A b) zero 5 A c) d) 2 A e) 7 A R₂= 292 R₁₂=592 im 10 V
Concep Test 19.2a In the circuit below, what is the current through R₁? Parallel Resistors I a) 10 A b) zero 5 A c) d) 2 A e) 7 A R₂= 292 R₁₂=592 im 10 V
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**Question:**
In the circuit below, what is the current through \( R_1 \)?
**Options:**
a) 10 A
b) zero
c) 5 A
d) 2 A
e) 7 A
**Circuit Description:**
- The diagram shows a parallel circuit consisting of two resistors.
- \( R_2 = 2 \, \Omega \) and \( R_1 = 5 \, \Omega \).
- The potential difference across the parallel circuit is 10 V.
To solve for the current through \( R_1 \), use Ohm's Law, \( I = \frac{V}{R} \), where \( V \) is the voltage and \( R \) is the resistance.
\[ I_1 = \frac{10 \, V}{5 \, \Omega} = 2 \, A \]
Thus, the correct answer is d) 2 A.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Faf5d5edb-7877-4fa8-9f1a-7a2f9163b8ac%2Fdc00df92-92b0-49ce-837f-5cf50d0cab30%2Fv49eeja_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**ConcepTest 19.2a: Parallel Resistors I**
**Question:**
In the circuit below, what is the current through \( R_1 \)?
**Options:**
a) 10 A
b) zero
c) 5 A
d) 2 A
e) 7 A
**Circuit Description:**
- The diagram shows a parallel circuit consisting of two resistors.
- \( R_2 = 2 \, \Omega \) and \( R_1 = 5 \, \Omega \).
- The potential difference across the parallel circuit is 10 V.
To solve for the current through \( R_1 \), use Ohm's Law, \( I = \frac{V}{R} \), where \( V \) is the voltage and \( R \) is the resistance.
\[ I_1 = \frac{10 \, V}{5 \, \Omega} = 2 \, A \]
Thus, the correct answer is d) 2 A.
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