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Published on: August 12, 2026
Find the current in the wire 

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Since resistance
and
are in parallel

Similarly we can find equivalent resistance (
for resistances
and 

And
and
are in series

So total current flowing in the circuit '
' can be given as

Current will distribute in ratio opposite to resistance.
So, distribution will be as
So current in the branch
will be


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