The terminals of a battery are connected across two different resistors in paral

Question

The terminals of a battery are connected across two different resistors in parallel. Which of the following statements are correct? (Select all that apply.)

- The voltage difference across the larger resistor is greater than the voltage difference across the smaller resistor.

- The larger resistor carries more current than the smaller resistor.

- The voltage difference across each resistor is the same.

- The voltage difference is greater across the resistor closer to the battery.

- The larger resistor carries less current than the smaller resistor.

Explanation / Answer

1) The voltage difference across the larger resistor is greater than the voltage difference across the smaller resistor. FALSE as voltage remains same in parallel.

2) The larger resistor carries more current than the smaller resistor. FALSE as voltage remains same in parallel.

3) The voltage difference across each resistor is the same. TRUE as voltage remains same in parallel.

4) The voltage difference is greater across the resistor closer to the battery. FALSE as voltage remains same in parallel.

5) The larger resistor carries less current than the smaller resistor. TRUE as voltage remains same in parallel.

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