Finding DC Supply Total Current, Resistance & Voltage

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To determine the total current provided by a DC supply, one must consider the load connected to it and apply Ohm's Law. The total effective resistance in a circuit can be calculated by analyzing the resistances in series and parallel configurations. The total voltage of a DC power supply is simply its rated voltage, such as 10 volts for a 10-volt supply. Clarification on the context of these questions is necessary for more precise answers. Understanding these basic electrical principles is essential for effective circuit analysis.
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1) How do i Determine the total current provided by a DC supply?
2) Total Effective Resistance
3) Total Voltage

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the questions as stated are not meaningful with no context except for the 3rd one which doesn't quite make sense. The "Total Voltage" of a, say, 10volt DC power supply is 10 volts. Why would it be otherwise?
 
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