Electrical Circuits

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Resistance R0 (a combination of resistances R1 and R2) in a parallel connection can be determined as follows:

From the above, the total current I flowing in this circuit can be determined from Ohm's law as follows:

The total current I is also equal to the sum of currents I1 and I2 flowing through individual resistances R1 and R2

Since battery voltage V is applied equally to all resistances, the strength of currents I1 and I2 can be determined from Ohm's law as follows: