Question

Which statement is correct when made in reference to a parallel circuit?

A. The current is equal in all portions of the circuit.
B. The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit.
C.The current in amperes can be found by dividing the EMF in volts by the sum of the resistors in ohms.

Answer 1

In a parallel circuit, the total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a parallel circuit, each resistor has the same potential drop across it and the current through each resistor may be different. Therefore, statement B is correct: the total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit. This is because the current entering a parallel combination of resistors is divided among the branches.