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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each resistor compare?

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In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each resistor compare?.

  1. A.It is different for each resistor.
  2. B.It is the same for all resistors.
  3. C.It is zero.
  4. D.It is equal to the total current.

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Parallel Resistor Circuit

In a circuit with two resistors, R1 = 5Ω and R2 = 10Ω, connected in parallel, calculate the total resistance.

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    Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.

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