If two resistors are connected in parallel, I know that they share the same voltage but how would you determine their current?

To determine the current flowing through two resistors connected in parallel, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the values of the resistors. Let's assume R1 is the resistance of the first resistor and R2 is the resistance of the second resistor.

Step 2: Remember the formula for calculating the total resistance (R_total) of resistors connected in parallel:

1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2

In this formula, you calculate the reciprocals of the individual resistances, add them together, and take the reciprocal of the sum to find the total resistance.

Step 3: Calculate the total resistance (R_total) using the formula from step 2.

Step 4: Determine the total current (I_total) flowing through the parallel resistors. If you know the voltage (V) across the resistors, you can use Ohm's Law (V = I_total * R_total) to calculate I_total.

Step 5: Once you have determined the total current (I_total), you can conclude that the same amount of current flows through each of the parallel resistors. Therefore, the current flowing through both parallel resistors will be equal to I_total.

By following these steps, you can determine the current flowing through two resistors connected in parallel.