When Unequal Resistors Are Connected in Parallel in a Circuit

question 65

Multiple Choice

When unequal resistors are connected in parallel in a circuit,

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

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