MDCAT Physics MCQ #717

A circuit contains a 20-volt battery, a 10-ohm resistor, and a 20-ohm resistor connected in parallel. What is the current through the 20-ohm resistor?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #717

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A circuit contains a 20-volt battery, a 10-ohm resistor, and a 20-ohm resistor connected in parallel. What is the current through the 20-ohm resistor?

    • A) 0.2 amps
    • B) 0.5 amps
    • C) 1 amp
    • D) 2 amps

    Answer: 0.5 amps

    Explanation: The current through the resistor is calculated using Ohm's law.