In the Circuit Shown in the Figure, the Resistor R

question 50

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) I₁ remains unchanged and I₂ increases.
• B) I₁ decreases and I₂ decreases.
• C) I₁ decreases and I₂ increases.
• D) I₁ increases and I₂ decreases.
• E) I₁ increases and I₂ increases.

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