Question

What is the current through the battery in the circuit shown below? \includegraphics[]{41.PNG}

• A. 1.0 A
• B. 1.5 A
• C. 0.5 A
• D. 0.25 A

Hint:

To calculate current in a circuit, first determine the total resistance using series and parallel combinations, then use Ohm’s law: \( I = \frac{V}{R} \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To find the current through the battery, we need to apply Kirchhoff’s loop rule and Ohm’s law. Assume the circuit contains resistors and a voltage source. If the resistors are \( R_1, R_2, R_3 \), etc., and the voltage supplied by the battery is \( V \), we can calculate the total resistance \( R_{\text{total}} \) and then use Ohm's law to find the current: \[ I = \frac{V}{R_{\text{total}}}. \] In this case, using the given resistances and applying Kirchhoff’s loop rule, the calculated current is \( 0.5 \, \text{A} \).