Question
Download Solution PDFThe total current flowing through a parallel connection of 20 Ω and 60 Ω resistors is 40 A. What will be the current flowing through the 60 Ω resistor?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
Current division rule:
When 'n' resistors are connected in parallel across a current source, then-current is divided as follows
When two resistors are connected in parallel, then-current is divided as follows
By using current division rule,
The current flows through the resistor R1 is
The current flows through the resistor R2 is
Application;
Let R1 = 20 Ω, R2 = 60 Ω, I = 40 A
IR2 = I60Ω = 40 × (20 / 80)
I60Ω = 10 A
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