Question

Consider the circuit shown in the figure. Suppose the four resistors in this circuit have the values R1 = 12 Ω , R2 = 7.1 Ω , R3 = 7.1 Ω , and R4 = 13 Ω, and that the emf of the battery is E = 18 V.

Part A

Find the current through each resistor using the rules for series and parallel resistors.

Express your answers using two significant figures separated by commas.

I1,I2,I3,I4 =		___________ A

Part B

Find the current through each resistor using Kirchhoff's rules.

Express your answers using two significant figures separated by commas.

I1,I2,I3,I4 =		____________ A

Answer 1