Answer:
Option D. 5Ω e 0.6 A
Explanation:
1. Determination of the equivalent resistance.
We'll begin by calculating the equivalent resistance of resistor B and resistor C. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistor B (R₆) = 2 Ω
Resistor C (R꜀) = 2 Ω
Equivalent Resistance (R₆꜀) =?
R₆꜀ = R₆ × R꜀ / R₆ + R꜀ (parallel connection)
R₆꜀ = 2 × 2 / 2 + 2
R₆꜀ = 4 / 4
R₆꜀ = 1 Ω
Finally, we shall determine the equivalent resistance of the circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistor A (Rₐ) = 2 Ω
Equivalent resistance of resistor B and C (R₆꜀) = 1 Ω
Resistor D (Rₔ) = 2 Ω
Equivalent Resistance (R) =?
R = Rₐ + R₆꜀ + Rₔ (series connection)
R = 2 + 1 + 2
R = 5 Ω
Thus, the equivalent resistance of the circuit is 5 Ω
2. Determination of the total current in the circuit.
Potential difference (V) = 3 V
Equivalent resistance (R) = 5 Ω
Total current (I) =?
V = IR
3 = I × 5
Divide both side by 5
I = 3 / 5
I = 0.6 A
Thus, the total current in the circuit is 0.6 A
Summary:
Equivalent resistance = 5 Ω
Current = 0.6 A
Option D gives the current answer to the question.
