MDCAT Physics MCQ #677

A 10-ohm resistor is connected in series with a 5-ohm resistor. What is the current in the 5-ohm resistor?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #677

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 10-ohm resistor is connected in series with a 5-ohm resistor. What is the current in the 5-ohm resistor?

    • A) 1 A
    • B) 0.5 A
    • C) 2 A
    • D) 1.5 A

    Answer: 0.5 A

    Explanation: Kirchhoff's current law indicates that the current in the 5-ohm resistor is one-fifth of the total current, making 0.5 A a plausible but incorrect answer.