For the circuit shown in Figure, calculate the current in the 2 ohm resistor by using Kirchhoff's rule. 12.0 V 4.00 ? 2.00 ? b a 8.00 V 6.00 ? a) 2.55 A b) 1.71 A c) 3.46 A d) 0.909 A e) 4.03 A
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Let's call the current flowing through the 2 ohm resistor I1, the current flowing through the 4 ohm resistor I2, and the current flowing through the 6 ohm resistor I3. According to Kirchhoff's current law, the sum of the currents entering a junction is equal to Show moreā¦
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