What is the total current in a circuit that has two  electric heating elements that have resistance of 5 ohm and 20 ohms? The elements are connected in parallel with each other and are connected to a 200 vpower supply

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What is the total current in a circuit that has two  electric heating elements that have resistance of 5 ohm and 20 ohms? The elements are connected in parallel with each other and are connected to a 200 vpower supply

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