Two Resistors Are Connected in Parallel Across a Potential Difference

question 68

Multiple Choice

Two resistors are connected in parallel across a potential difference.The resistance of resistor A is twice that of resistor B.If the current carried by resistor A is I,what is the current carried by B?

• A)I
• B)2I
• C)I/2
• D)4I
• E)I/4

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Equilibrium Quantity

Equilibrium Quantity is the quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded in a market.

Increase in Supply

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Increase in Demand

Occurs when more of a good or service is sought by consumers at each and every price, often represented by a rightward shift of the demand curve.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where supply equals demand.