When three identical resistors are wired in parallel to a 6V battery, the current passing through the battery is 2 A. Which of the following is the resistance of each resistor?     6 Ω     1 Ω     9 Ω     3 Ω

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Problem 8P: Consider the combination of resistors shown in Figure P18.8. (a) Find the equivalent resistance...
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When three identical resistors are wired in parallel to a 6V battery, the current passing through the battery is 2 A. Which of the following is the resistance of each resistor?

   

6 Ω

   

1 Ω

   

9 Ω

   

3 Ω

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