Which of the following statements is correct for the given diagram?
Correct answer: C. I2 is smaller than I1 but bigger than I3
- A. I2 is smaller than I3 and I1
- B. I3 is greater than I2 and I1
- C. I2 is smaller than I1 but bigger than I3
- D. I2 is smaller than I3 but bigger than I1
Explanation
In the given circuit, I1 splits into I2 and I3. According to the principle of current division, both I2 and I3 must be smaller than I1. Moreover, since I2 passes through a resistance of 1 ohm and I3 passes through a resistance of 6 ohms, I2 will be greater than I3 due to the lower resistance. Thus, Option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because I2 is not smaller than I3. Option B is incorrect because I3 cannot be greater than the other currents. Option D is incorrect because I2 cannot exceed I1.
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