Solve the given problem:
 
Determine the voltage drop across the \(\ 3 \Omega\) resistor by applying Ohm’s law after the key is closed in the circuit.
 
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Total resistance of the circuit is
 
The formula to calculate the potential difference is
 
The potential difference across \(3\ \Omega\) is