What current is flowing through the on/off switch?

[persian52]

What current is flowing through the on/off switch?

The circuit below is powered by a 20-volt battery. What current is flowing through the on/off switch (When it is on, as shown)?

A. 0.23 amperes
B. 0.29 amperes
C. 0.32 amperes
D. 0.38 amperes


i tried myself i got a close answer to D. 0.38 amperes but i want to make sure thanks you! ☺

 

[mgb_phys]

Would you like to show how you got that?

 

[persian52]

Would you like to show how you got that?

hmm u want me to tell u wat i got? because i got close to Question D. but i want to get the accurate answer.

 

[Redbelly98]

hmm u want me to tell u wat i got?

No, we want you to show your work.

 

[persian52]

1/16 + 1/20 = 0.1125

1/0.1125 + 24 +20 = 52.8

20v/52.8 = 0.38

 

[Redbelly98]

Looks good!