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At a junction, 3 A and 2 A enter and one wire carries away 1.5 A. What current leaves through the remaining wire?
A3.5 A
B6.5 A
C1.5 A
D0.5 A
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 3.5 A
Current in is 3 + 2 = 5 A, so the other wire must carry 5 - 1.5 = 3.5 A out.
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