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A current of 20 A enters a branch point leading to three resistors connected in parallel....

A current of 20 A enters a branch point leading to three resistors connected in parallel. The three resistors have resistances 5 ohms, 8 ohms, and 10 ohms. What is the current (in amperes) through the 10-ohms resistor?

A.2.08

B.8.16

C.4.71

D.3.06

E.None of these

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Therefore, the answer should be option C

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