Three resistances of different values r₁, r₂ and r₃ are connected in parallel…

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Three resistances of different values r₁, r₂ and r₃ are connected in parallel and are connected with an electrical source. Then, in each resistor r₁, r₂ and r₃:

  1. A.

    Potential difference will be the same but current will be different.

  2. B.

    Current and potential difference will be same.

  3. C.

    Current and potential difference will be different.

  4. D.

    Current will be same but potential difference will be different.

  5. E.

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Correct answer: A

In a Parallel Circuit, all resistors are connected directly across the same electrical source, so the potential difference (voltage) across each resistor remains the same.

According to Ohm's Law:
I = V / R

Since the voltage (V) is the same for all resistors, but the resistances (r₁, r₂, r₃) are different, the current (I) through each resistor will be different.

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