A 12 Ohm Resistor and a 24 Ohm Resistor Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

A 12 ohm resistor and a 24 ohm resistor are connected in parallel across a 6.0 V battery. The correct statement from the following is

• A) the current is the same in each resistor.
• B) the power dissipated is the same in each resistor.
• C) the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.
• D) the larger current is in the larger resistor.

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