Answer:
For series connected resistors I = 0.5A
For parallel connected resistors I = 8.5A
Explanation:
Since the diagram is not available, our solution will be divided into two;
According to ohm's law which states that "the current passing through a,metallic conductor at constant temperature is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends. Mathematically, E = IRt where;
E is the electromotive force
I is the total current in the circuit
Rt is total equivalent resistance.
Where E = 12volts
Rt can be gotten depending on the arrangements of the resistors which can either be in series or parallel.
If the resistors are in series, their equivalent resistance gives;
Rt = 4.0Ω+6Ω+8Ω+6Ω
Rt = 24Ω
The current I will be;
I = E/Rt = 12/24
I = 0.5A
If the connection is in series, the total current in the circuit will be 0.5A.
For resistance in parallel;
1/Rt = 1/4Ω+1/6Ω+1/8Ω+1/6Ω
1/Rt = 6+4+3+4/24
1/Rt = 17/24
Rt = 24/17Ω
I = E/Rt
I = 12/(24/17)
I = 12×17/24
I = 8.5A
If the connection is in parallel, the total current in the circuit will be 8.5A
