Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 19 - DC Circuits - Misconceptual Questions - Page 551: 5

Answer

Choice D. The greatest current goes through R5.

Work Step by Step

Resistors R1 and R2 are in parallel, and each carries half of the current from the battery. R3 and R4 are in series and this series combination has twice the resistance of R5. Since the R3/R4 combination is in parallel with R5, $\frac{1}{3}$ of the current from the battery passes through the series combination, and the other $\frac{2}{3}$ passes through R5.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions