The discussion focuses on calculating the electric current through a 20-ohm resistor in a circuit with parallel resistors. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding series and parallel circuits, specifically the current divider rule. The current through the 20-ohm resistor is determined to be 0.18A when the total current through the parallel resistors is 0.3A. Key calculations involve finding the equivalent resistance and applying the current divider formula.
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You know the current through the parallel pair of resistors. How do you get from there to the current through the 20ohm resistor. You don't need voltage.nowayn said:Homework Statement
calculate the electric current in the 20 ohm resistor
The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea where to start, but i thought maybe you should calculate the voltage first and then the voltage over the 20 ohm resistor.
wait so is the current there also 0,3A?phinds said:
Do you understand the concepts of series elements and parallel elements? If you are not clear on that then you need to GET clear on it before trying ANY problems of this sort, else you will be perpetually confused.nowayn said: