14.    A 100 Ohm, 200 Ohm, and 400 Ohm resistors are in parallel with each other.  What is the equivalent resistance?  Which resistor would draw the most current, and why?

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14.    A 100 Ohm, 200 Ohm, and 400 Ohm resistors are in parallel with each other.  What is the equivalent resistance?  Which resistor would draw the most current, and why?

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