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With the three resistors connected in parallel, they measured total current of 1.48 A. Is this an unexpected result? Explain your answer.
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When resistors are in parallel, the voltage is the same for resistor. The total current is the sum of the currents.

I = V ÷ R
Total current = V/R1 + V/R2 + V/R3 = 1.48

The following equation is used to determine the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit.

1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
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