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A 240 V parallel circuit is has 40 amps flowing through it. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
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Answer: 4.80Ω
Explanation :
Voltage of circuit V = 240 volts
Total Resistance R = ?
Current, I = 40 Amp
Now recall that:
Voltage = current x resistance
i.e V = I x R
240 volts = 50Amps x R
R = (240 volts/50 Amps)
R = 4.80Ω
Thus, the total resistance of the circuit is 4.80Ω