Question

What is the current in the 30 resistor?

A. 0.0833 A
B. 12 A
C. 2 A
D. 10 A

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1) Combine all resistors into an equivalent overall resistor. These are all in series so you just add them up. Req = 10Ω + 20Ω + 30Ω = 60Ω:

Step 2) Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 120/60 = 2 A

Now you know how much current is flowing, and that current flows through each resistor the same. So the current in the 30 Ω resistor is 2.00 amps.