A 4.0 Ω resistor, an 8.0 Ω resistor, and a 12.0 Ω resistor are connected in parallel across a 24.0 V battery. What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit? What is the current in each resistor?
a) Equivalent resistance: 2.40 Ω; Current in each resistor: 6 A, 3 A, 2 A
b) Equivalent resistance: 3.00 Ω; Current in each resistor: 8 A, 4 A, 2 A
c) Equivalent resistance: 4.00 Ω; Current in each resistor: 6 A, 4 A, 2 A
d) Equivalent resistance: 6.00 Ω; Current in each resistor: 4 A, 2 A, 1 A
