Three identical resistors are connected to a 6V battery and a switch as shown. When the switch is closed, the voltage difference between points A and B changes: A. From 0 to 6 V B. From 0 to 3 V C. From 3V to 0 V D. From 3V to less than 3V E. From 3V to more than 3V

Three identical resistors are connected to a 6V battery and a switch as shown. When the switch is closed, the voltage difference between points A and B changes: A. From 0 to 6 V B. From 0 to 3 V C. From 3V to 0 V D. From 3V to less than 3V E. From 3V to more than 3V

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

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Three identical resistors are connected to a 6V battery and a switch as
shown. When the switch is closed, the voltage difference between
points A and B changes:
A. From 0 to 6 V
B. From 0 to 3 V
C. From 3V to 0 V
D. From 3V to less than 3V
E. From 3V to more than 3V
B
6 Volts

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