Four resistors of 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 6 Ω and 8 Ω are connected in parallel to a 24 V battery. Find the current through the 6 Ω resistor.
A
4A
B
25A
C
144A
D
10A
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
In a parallel circuit every resistor has the full battery voltage across it. Hence the 6 Ω resistor has 24 V across it. By Ohm's law, I = V/R = 24/6 = 4 A. The values of the other parallel resistors do not change this branch current.
