If an electric current of 8A is split into three branches, forming a parallel combination, and the lengths of the wires in these branches are in the ratio 3:4:5, while their diameters are in the ratio 2:3:4, then what is the current flowing through first branch? Assume that all the wires are made of the same material. OA) 448 A OB)0 60 A OC)154A OD) 2:50 A OE)7.90 A

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If an electric current of 8A is split into three branches, forming a parallel combination, and the lengths of the wires in
these branches are in the ratio 3:4:5, while their diameters are in the ratio 2:3:4, then what is the current flowing
through first branch? Assume that all the wires are made of the same material.
A) 448 A
OB) 0.60 A
OC) 1.54 A
OD) 2.50 A
OE) 7.90 A
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Transcribed Image Text:If an electric current of 8A is split into three branches, forming a parallel combination, and the lengths of the wires in these branches are in the ratio 3:4:5, while their diameters are in the ratio 2:3:4, then what is the current flowing through first branch? Assume that all the wires are made of the same material. A) 448 A OB) 0.60 A OC) 1.54 A OD) 2.50 A OE) 7.90 A A erabak
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