rohanprabhu said:if the current through the [itex]5 \Omega[/itex] resistor is 2A, then the current through the assembly of the 3 resistors i.e. the assembly of the [itex]6 \Omega[/itex], [itex]3 \Omega[/itex] and [itex]2 \Omega[/itex] is also 2A as both these assemblies are in series.
So, for the assembly of three resistors, you have the incoming current as 2A. When the current splits in more than two arms, the current in each arm is inversely proportional to current. This follows from the formula V = IR, as all three arms are in parallel, they are across the same potential difference and I becomes inversely proportional to R.
So, if the arms have resistances in ratio 1:2:3, the current in each arm will split in the ratio 3:2:1 i.e. the arm with the lowest resistance will have the highest current through it.. however the ratio still holds.
In your example, the resistances are in the ratio 6:3:2. Hence the current will be in the ratio 2:3:6. How does this divide into 2A of current? Construct a linear equation and solve for it. You shall have your answer...
jcpwn2004 said:Thanks for the help, I don't really understand to show the science but basically the 6ohm resistor will get .33A, 3ohm will get .66A and the 2ohm will get 1A? How do I show that?
The current in a circuit can be calculated using Ohm's Law, which states that current (I) is equal to voltage (V) divided by resistance (R). This can be represented by the formula I = V/R.
AC is a type of electrical current that periodically reverses direction, while DC flows in only one direction. AC is typically used in household electrical systems, while DC is used in batteries and electronic devices.
The number of components in a circuit does not directly affect the current. However, the resistance of each component does affect the overall current, as adding more components in series increases the total resistance and decreases the current, while adding more components in parallel decreases the total resistance and increases the current.
The relationship between voltage and current in a circuit is directly proportional, meaning that as voltage increases, current also increases. This is because a higher voltage provides more energy for the electrons to flow through the circuit, resulting in a larger current.
The current in a circuit can be measured using an ammeter, which is a device that measures the flow of electric current. It is typically connected in series with the circuit, meaning that it is placed in the path of the current. The reading on the ammeter will indicate the current in the circuit.