A 10 ohm and a 20 ohm resistor are connected in parallel to a current source. What fraction of the current flows through the 20 ohm resistor? w) 1/2 x) 1/3 y) 2/3 z) 3/4

A 10 ohm and a 20 ohm resistor are connected in parallel to a current source. What fraction of the current flows through the 20 ohm resistor? w) 1/2 x) 1/3 y) 2/3 z) 3/4
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