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In the following diagram, the current passing through 20 Ohm is 1.5 A. 20-2 1.SA ww www 302 wwmw 402 502 r What is the current passing through 10 ohm resistor? a. 1.5 A b. 2.5 A C. 4.0 A d. 3.5 A
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Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Resource: Understanding Circuit Current
#### Problem Statement
In the following circuit diagram, the current passing through a 20 Ohm resistor is 1.5 A.
#### Diagram Description
The circuit consists of several components connected in a loop:
- A 10 Ohm resistor and a parallel combination of 20 Ohm and 30 Ohm resistors are connected between points 'a' and 'b'.
- A 40 Ohm resistor, a 5 Ohm resistor, and a 50 Ohm resistor are series-connected with an unknown voltage source represented by ε enclosed in a dashed box.
- Current of 1.5 A flows through the 20 Ohm resistor.
#### Question
What is the current passing through the 10 Ohm resistor?
#### Options
a. 1.5 A
b. 2.5 A
c. 4.0 A
d. 3.5 A
#### Analysis
To determine the correct option, apply concepts from electrical circuits such as Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, and current division in resistors.
Understanding the distribution of current in various segments of the circuit can help infer how the arrangement of resistors affects the overall electricity flow.
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