College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 18 - Basic Electric Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 650: 9

Answer

A

Work Step by Step

Since we formed a junction, this is a parallel circuit. We know that the equivalent current can be found by adding each branch's current. Thus $1.5 A + 1.0 A = 2.5 A$
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