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(i) The current through 5.5 resistor is the total current,
I = $\frac{V}{R} = \frac{4}{8} = \;0.5A$
(ii) Potential difference between Y and Q = 1 V - 0.5 V = 0.5V
johnmulu answered the question on May 23, 2017 at 06:51
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