Three identical resistances, each 24 , are connected in parallel with one another as shown. The combination
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Three identical resistances, each 24 Ω, are connected in parallel with one another as shown. The combination is connected to a 12-V battery whose internal resistance is negligible.
a. What is the equivalent resistance of this parallel combination?
b. What is the total current through the combination?
c. How much current flows through each resistor in the combination?
24 Q. 12 V 24 2. 24 2. E12 Diagram
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