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Two resistors of 30Ω and 60Ω are connected in parallel and this combination is connected to a 30V battery. What is the current through the 30Ω resistor?
A1 A
B0.5 A
C1.5 A
D2 A
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1 A
In parallel, voltage across each branch is the same (30V). I = V/R = 30 / 30 = 1 Ampere.
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