The Resistance of Resistor 1 Is Twice the Resistance of Resistor

question 43

Multiple Choice

The resistance of resistor 1 is twice the resistance of resistor 2.The two are connected in parallel and a potential difference is maintained across the combination.Then:

• A)the current in 1 is twice that in 2
• B)the current in 1 is half that in 2
• C)the potential difference across 1 is twice that across 2
• D)the potential difference across 1 is half that across 2
• E)none of the above are true

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