a.
The equivalent resistance of the parallel circuit.
a.
Answer to Problem 16PP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The potential applied,
The first resistor,
The second resistor,
The third resistor,
Formula used:
In parallel combination of resistors, the net resistance is,
Calculation:
Using above formula, the net resistance will be,
Conclusion:
Hence, the net resistance of the parallel combination is
b.
The net current through the parallel circuit.
b.
Answer to Problem 16PP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The potential applied,
The first resistor,
The second resistor,
The third resistor,
From part (a), the net resistance,
Formula used:
Ohm’s law,
Where,V is the voltage, I is the current and R is the resistance.
Calculation:
Using above formula, the net current through the circuit will be,
Conclusion:
Hence, the net current through the parallel combination is
c.
The current through each resistor.
c.
Answer to Problem 16PP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The potential applied,
The first resistor,
The second resistor,
The third resistor,
From part (a), the net resistance,
Formula used:
Ohm’s law,
Where,V is the voltage, I is the current and R is the resistance.
Calculation:
It is known that in parallel, potential remains same. Thus, the current through the first resistor is,
Similarly, the current through the second resistor is,
And, the current through the third resistor is,
Conclusion:
Hence, it can be observed that the net current through the circuit is equal to the sum of the current through each resistor.
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