Two 5 ohms resistors are connected in series; this combination is parallel with 10 ohms resistor and this combination is in series with 15 and 30 ohms connected in series.The network of resistors is connected to a 10 V source. What is the current in each of the 5 ohms resistor? 0.20 A

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Two 5 ohms resistors are connected in series; this combination is parallel with 10 ohms resistor and this combination is in series with 15 and 30 ohms connected in series.The network of resistors is connected to a 10 V source. What is the current in each of the 5 ohms resistor?

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