What is the current Ia
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What is the current Ia

Transcribed Image Text:This diagram represents a simple electrical circuit.
**Components:**
1. **Voltage Source:**
- A 9V battery is depicted on the left side of the circuit.
2. **Resistors:**
- Two resistors are included in the circuit:
- \( R_1 = 3 \, \Omega \) is connected in series to the battery.
- \( R_2 = 9 \, \Omega \) is connected in series with \( R_1 \).
3. **Current Designation:**
- The current flowing through the circuit is indicated by \( I_a \), with an arrow showing the conventional direction from the positive terminal of the battery through \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \).
**Explanation:**
- The circuit is a series circuit with a voltage source and two resistors. The total resistance in the circuit can be calculated by summing \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \), giving a total of \( 12 \, \Omega \).
- The current \( I_a \) can be determined using Ohm's Law: \( I = \frac{V}{R} \), where \( V \) is the voltage (9V) and \( R \) is the total resistance (12Ω).
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