Finding the current and voltage across various resistors

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The discussion focuses on calculating the current and voltage across various resistors using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Rules. A participant successfully determined the total resistance of the circuit to be 3 ohms and calculated the current to be 8 amps. However, they expressed confusion regarding the subsequent steps in solving for the potential difference across each resistor. The circuit diagram referenced is available at the provided link.

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Homework Statement


Find the current through all resistors.

Find the potential difference across all resistors

Homework Equations


Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Rules


The Attempt at a Solution


So I rearranged the circuit a little and got the total resistance to be three ohms and from there solved for current and go 8 amps...I'm lost from here

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kdspuhler said:
got the total resistance to be three ohms

Explain how you got 3Ω.
 

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