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In the circuit diagram above, E is a battery of negligible internal resistance. If its ...



In the circuit diagram above, E is a battery of negligible internal resistance. If its emf is 9.0V. Calculate the current in the circuit ``
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  • A 1.8A
  • B 1.0A
  • C 0.8A
  • D 0.3A
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{r} = \frac{1}{r_1} + \frac{1}{r_2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{20}\)
= \(\frac{4 + 1}{20} = \frac{5}{20}\)
r = \(\frac{20}{5}\)
= 4\(\Omega\)
R = R1 + R2
= 5 + 4
= 9\(\Omega\)
but V = IR
I = \(\frac{V}{R} = \frac{9}{9}\)
= 1A

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