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**Given the Following Parallel Circuit**

The circuit diagram consists of a battery, indicated by the symbol with voltage \( V \), and two resistors connected in parallel. 

- **Battery Voltage:** \( 60 \, \text{Volts} \)

- **Resistors:**
  - \( R_1 \) with resistance of \( 20 \, \Omega \)
  - \( R_2 \) with resistance of \( 30 \, \Omega \)

- **Currents:**
  - Total current from the battery is \( I \).
  - Current through \( R_1 \) is \( I_1 \).
  - Current through \( R_2 \) is \( I_2 \).

**Objective:** Calculate the value of the current of the battery \( I \).

### Explanation of the Diagram:

- The battery is connected to two parallel paths.
- One path includes a resistor \( R_1 \) with a resistance of \( 20 \, \Omega \).
- The second path includes a resistor \( R_2 \) with a resistance of \( 30 \, \Omega \).
- Currents \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \) flow through \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \), respectively.
- The total current \( I \) is the sum of \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \).

**Calculation Note:** Use Ohm's Law and the rules for parallel circuits to find the total current \( I \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Given the Following Parallel Circuit** The circuit diagram consists of a battery, indicated by the symbol with voltage \( V \), and two resistors connected in parallel. - **Battery Voltage:** \( 60 \, \text{Volts} \) - **Resistors:** - \( R_1 \) with resistance of \( 20 \, \Omega \) - \( R_2 \) with resistance of \( 30 \, \Omega \) - **Currents:** - Total current from the battery is \( I \). - Current through \( R_1 \) is \( I_1 \). - Current through \( R_2 \) is \( I_2 \). **Objective:** Calculate the value of the current of the battery \( I \). ### Explanation of the Diagram: - The battery is connected to two parallel paths. - One path includes a resistor \( R_1 \) with a resistance of \( 20 \, \Omega \). - The second path includes a resistor \( R_2 \) with a resistance of \( 30 \, \Omega \). - Currents \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \) flow through \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \), respectively. - The total current \( I \) is the sum of \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \). **Calculation Note:** Use Ohm's Law and the rules for parallel circuits to find the total current \( I \).
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