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In the discussed circuit, a battery supplies a current of 0.3 A to a resistor with a voltage of 12 V. The current returned by the resistor to the negative terminal of the battery is also 0.3 A, as both elements are in series and carry the same current. The confusion arises from understanding the series connection, where the same current flows through each component. The application of Ohm's Law confirms the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance. The key takeaway is that in a series circuit, the current remains constant throughout all components.
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Homework Statement


In the circuit shown, the battery provides a current I = 0.3 A to the resistor.

The battery is 12 V, and it states a current of .3A

a. How much current is returned by the resistor to the negative terminal of the battery?
b. How much current flows inside the battery from the negative to the positive terminal?


Homework Equations


Ohm's Law I = VR


The Attempt at a Solution



What I don't get is that all three variables are given. 12v/50A = .3ohms, but that just verifies the given. How would I determine the current returned to the resistor?
 
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Since both elements are is series, they are crossed by the same current.
 
Ok, that makes sense because that wasn't making sense until then.

THANKS!
 
SGT said:
Since both elements are is series, they are crossed by the same current.


what do you mean by saying they are in series? what is in series? and what gets crossed?
 

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