Three Resistors,each with Resistance R₁,are in Parallel in a Circuit

question 19

Multiple Choice

Three resistors,each with resistance R₁,are in parallel in a circuit.They are replaced by one equivalent resistor,R.Compare this resistor to the first resistor of the initial circuit.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The current through R equals the current through R₁.
• B)The voltage across R equals the voltage across R₁.
• C)The power given off by R equals the power given off by R₁.
• D)R is greater than R₁.

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