A Short in One Branch of a Parallel Circuit Results

question 13

Multiple Choice

A short in one branch of a parallel circuit results in:

• A)increased circuit resistance.
• B)decreased power consumption.
• C)increased voltage drops in the remaining branches.
• D)increased current flow.

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