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Two resistors, 4 $\Omega$ and 6 $\Omega$, are connected in parallel to a 12 V battery. What is the total current drawn from the battery?
Two resistors, 4 $\Omega$ and 6 $\Omega$, are connected in parallel to a 12 V battery. What is the total current drawn from the battery?
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For resistors in parallel, total resistance is found by the reciprocal formula and total current by Ohm's law \(I = V/R\).
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
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