If One Resistor Shorts in a Parallel Circuit, the Total

question 9

Multiple Choice

If one resistor shorts in a parallel circuit, the total current .

• A)increases
• B)decreases
• C)equals 0 A
• D)decreases momentarily, then returns to the original value

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