You would like to create an electric circuit comprised of three resistors that have equal resistances, is connected to a single voltage source, and which generates a large electric current... Which of the following choices below represents the arrangement that produces the greatest total electric current?     Three resistors in series    Three resistors in parallel    Two resistors in parallel, which is in series with the remaining resistor

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4-You would like to create an electric circuit comprised of three resistors that have equal resistances, is connected to a single voltage source, and which generates a large electric current... Which of the following choices below represents the arrangement that produces the greatest total electric current?

 

  •   Three resistors in series
  •    Three resistors in parallel
  •    Two resistors in parallel, which is in series with the remaining resistor
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