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Four equal-value resistors are connected in parallel. Ten volts are applied across the parallel circuit and 2 mA are measured from the source. The value of each resistor is______________?

Correct answer: C. 20 KΩ

  • A. 12.5 Ω
  • B. 200 Ω
  • C. 20 KΩ
  • D. 50 Ω

Explanation

The total equivalent resistance is V/I = 10 V/2 mA = 5 kΩ. With four equal resistors in parallel, each resistor is four times the equivalent value, so R = 20 kΩ.

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