The current (I) in the given circuit is (a) 1.6 A (b) 2 A (c) 0.32 A (d) 3.2 A

Answer: (b). The cell is across A and B: RA = 3 Ω is in parallel with RB + RC = 12 Ω. Req = (3 × 12)/(3 + 12) = 2.4 Ω I = (4.8)/(2.4) = 2 A So the answer is (b) 2 A.

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The current $(I)$ in the given circuit is

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Answer: (b)

The cell is across A and B: $R_A = 3\ \Omega$ is in parallel with $R_B + R_C = 12\ \Omega$ .
$R_{eq} = \frac{3 \times 12}{3 + 12} = 2.4\ \Omega$
$I = \frac{4.8}{2.4} = 2$ A
So the answer is (b) $2$ A.

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