Which of the following is NOT true for a parallel circuit? The total current is equal to the sum of the current through each load. O The voltage across each load is the same. The current through each load is the same. O The reciprocal of the equivalent resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.

Which of the following is NOT true for a parallel circuit? The total current is equal to the sum of the current through each load. O The voltage across each load is the same. The current through each load is the same. O The reciprocal of the equivalent resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53PE: A 1,00-?O voltmeter is placed in parallel with a 75.0kresistor in a circuit, (a) Draw a circuit...

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