A parallel combination of two resistors, of $1 \,\Omega$ each, is connected in series with a $1.5 \,\Omega$ resistor. The total combination is connected across a $10\, V$ battery. The current flowing in the circuit is .............. $A$
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(a) $i = \frac{{10}}{{1.5 + \left( {1||1} \right)}} = \frac{{10}}{{1.5 + 0.5}} = 5A$
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