Three resistors, R1 = 500 Ω, R2 = 600 Ω and, R3 = 230 Ω, are connected in parallel, and to a 12 V battery to form a closed circuit.  Calculate the total current that would be measured near the battery's positive terminal, before it forks through the separate resistors.

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Three resistors, R1 = 500 Ω, R2 = 600 Ω and, R3 = 230 Ω, are connected in parallel, and to a 12 V battery to form a closed circuit.  Calculate the total current that would be measured near the battery's positive terminal, before it forks through the separate resistors.

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