When Unequal Resistors Are Connected in Parallel in a Circuit

question 12

Multiple Choice

When unequal resistors are connected in parallel in a circuit,

• A)the same current always runs through each resistor.
• B)the potential drop is always the same across each resistor.
• C)the largest resistance has the largest current through it.
• D)the power generated in each resistor is the same.

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