A circuit with resistors in parallel has a total voltage of 12V and resistor values of 4Ω, 6Ω, and 12Ω. What is the total current flowing through the circuit?

0.5A

Answer and Solution

B. 3A

1/R_eq = 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/12 = 1Ω; Total current I = V/R_eq = 12V/4Ω = 3A.

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