Four equal-value resistors are connected in parallel. Ten volts are applied across the parallel circuit and 2 mA are measured from the source. The value of each resistor is
Options
A. 12.5 Ω
B. 200 Ω
C. 20 KΩ
D. 50 Ω
Correct Answer
20 KΩ
Explanation
10/(R/4) = 2 mA
40/R = 2 mA
R = 40/2 mA
= 40/0.002 A
= 20000 kohm (20 kohm)
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