-If all of the resistors of this circuit are 5 kΩ and VS1 and VS2 are 10 V but opposing polarities, what would be the current flow through R2?
A)1.33 mA
B)13.33 mA
C)0 A
D)2.66 mA

Question

-If all of the resistors of this circuit are 5 kΩ and VS1 and VS2 are 10 V but opposing polarities, what would be the current flow through R2?
A)1.33 mA 
B)13.33 mA 
C)0 A 
D)2.66 mA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since VS1 and VS2 have opposing polarities and equal voltages, they cancel each other out, resulting in no potential difference across R2, hence no current flows through it.

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