Three identical resistors are connected in parallel to a single battery. The current through the resistors must be... A one-third of the current through the battery. B. the same for the resistors as for the battery. C different for each resistor. D. higher for one resistor and lower for the other two.

Three identical resistors are connected in parallel to a single battery. The current through the resistors must be... A one-third of the current through the battery. B. the same for the resistors as for the battery. C different for each resistor. D. higher for one resistor and lower for the other two.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter7: Electricity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13P

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