Which of the following occurs if the resistors are in parallel configuration?     Select one: a.  The potential differences across the resistors are the same. b. The voltage is the same across each resistor. c. None of the choices. d.   The current is the same across each resistor.

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 Which of the following occurs if the resistors are in parallel configuration?

 


 

Select one:
a.

 The potential differences across the resistors are the same.

b.

The voltage is the same across each resistor.

c.

None of the choices.

d.

  The current is the same across each resistor.

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