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In a parallel combination, the total current drawn from the source equals:

Question
In a parallel combination, the total current drawn from the source equals:
The current through only one branch
The sum of currents through each branch
The average current through the branches
Zero
Answer
The sum of currents through each branch
Detailed Explanation
According to Kirchhoff's current law (implicit in the chapter), total current equals the sum of branch currents: I = I1 + I2 + I3.
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