In the Circuit Shown in the Figure, the Resistor $R$ Has a Variable Resistance

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the circuit shown in the figure, the resistor $R$ has a variable resistance. As $R$ is decreased, what happens to the currents?

• A) \(I _ { 1 }\) decreases and \(I _ { 2 }\) increases.
• B) \(I _ { 1 }\) increases and \(I _ { 2 }\) decreases.
• C) \(I _ { 1 }\) decreases and \(I _ { 2 }\) decreases.
• D) \(I _ { 1 }\) remains unchanged and \(I _ { 2 }\) increases.
• E) \(I _ { 1 }\) increases and \(I _ { 2 }\) increases.

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