Question

Two resistors connected in series (R1, R2) are connected to two resistors that are connected in parallel (R3,R4). The series-parallel combination is connected to a battery. Each resistor has a resistance of 10.00 Ohms. The wires connecting the resistors and battery have negligible resistance. A current of 2.00 A runs through resistor R1. What is the voltage supplied by the voltage source?

Answer 1

Answer:

50volts

Explanation:

Each of the resistance is 10ohms. 2 in series and 2 in parallel. it means the 2 parallel can combines with total of 10×10÷(10+10)= 5ohms and combine in series with 10ohms which is 10+10+5= 25ohms. in series connection, we have same current flowing. therefore the voltage source will be 25ohms × 2amps = 50volts