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DC circuitsQuestion 299 of 1506

A 12 V source feeds three parallel resistors that draw 1.2 A, 0.6 A and 0.4 A. What is the total current?

  1. 0.4 A
  2. 2.2 A
  3. 1.2 A
  4. 0.73 A
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Correct answer: 2.2 A

In a parallel circuit the branch currents add: 1.2 + 0.6 + 0.4 = 2.2 A.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.2: Electrical Fundamentals

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026