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1)

The current in the 1Ω resistor shown in the circuit is

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A) $\frac{2}{3}$ A

B) 3A

C) 6A

D) 2A

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

Two 4Ω resistors are in parallel combination. Their equivalent resistance

= $\frac{4×4}{4+4}$ = $\frac{16}{8}$ = 2Ω

.'. Total resistance of the network = 2 + 1 = 3Ω

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.'. Cunent through  1Ω resistor, i= $\frac{6}{3}$ = 2A