A three -branch parallel circuit carries a total current of 1.2 mA. If I1 = 0.2 mA and I2 = 0.7 mA, then what is the value of I3?
A)7.2 mA
B)0.3 mA
C)8.7 mA
D)2.4 mA

Name: A three -branch parallel circuit carries a total current of 1.2 mA. If I1 = 0.2 mA and I2 = 0.7 mA, then what is the value of I3? A)7.2 mA B)0.3 mA C)8.7 mA D)2.4 mA
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The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the currents through each branch. Therefore, I3 = Total current - (I1 + I2) = 1.2 mA - (0.2 mA + 0.7 mA) = 0.3 mA.

A Three -Branch Parallel Circuit Carries a Total Current of 1.2