1. As the number of resistors in a parallel circuit is increased, what happens to the equivalent resistance of the circuit and total current in the circuit? (1) Both equivalent resistance and total current decrease. (2) Both equivalent resistance and total current increase. (3) Equivalent resistance decreases and total current increases. (4) Equivalent resistance increases and total current decreases. 1

1. As the number of resistors in a parallel circuit is increased, what happens to the equivalent resistance of the circuit and total current in the circuit? (1) Both equivalent resistance and total current decrease. (2) Both equivalent resistance and total current increase. (3) Equivalent resistance decreases and total current increases. (4) Equivalent resistance increases and total current decreases. 1

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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