Answer:
The voltage source required to provide 1.6 A of current through the 75 ohm resistance is 120 V.
Explanation:
Given;
Resistance, R₁ = 50Ω
Resistance, R₂ = 75Ω
Total resistance, R = (R₁R₂)/(R₁ + R₂)
Total resistance, R = (50 x 75)/(125)
Total resistance, R = 30 Ω
According to ohms law, sum of current in a parallel circuit is given as
I = I₁ + I₂
Voltage across each resistor is the same
V = 1.6 x R₂
V = 1.6 x 75
V = 120 V
Therefore, the voltage source required to provide 1.6 A of current through the 75 ohm resistance is 120 V.
This voltage is also the same for 50 ohms resistance but the current will be 2.4 A.