A 16.0-0 and a 20.0-0 resistor are connected In parallel. A difference in potential of 40.0 V Is applied to the combination. a. Compute the equivalent resistance of the parallel circuit. b. What is the current in the circuit? C. How large is the current through the 16.0-11 resistor?

A 16.0-0 and a 20.0-0 resistor are connected In parallel. A difference in potential of 40.0 V Is applied to the combination. a. Compute the equivalent resistance of the parallel circuit. b. What is the current in the circuit? C. How large is the current through the 16.0-11 resistor?

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A 16.0-0 and a 20.0-0 resistor are connected
in parallel. A difference in potential of 40.0 V
is applied to the combination.
a. Compute the equivalent resistance of the
parallel circuit.
b. What is the current in the circuit?
C. How large is the current through the 16.0-17
resistor?

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