A direct current power supply is connected to a circuit containing one resistor,and 1.5 A is drawn.If a second identical resistor is connected to the power supply in parallel with the first,how much current is drawn from the battery?
A)3.0 A
B)0.75 A
C)1.5 A
D)6.0 A

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When a second identical resistor is connected in parallel, the total resistance of the circuit is halved, which doubles the total current drawn from the power supply, resulting in 3.0 A.

A Direct Current Power Supply Is Connected to a Circuit