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If R1 < R2 < R3, and if these resistors are connected in parallel in a circuit, which one has the greatest voltage drop?

If R1 < R2 < R3, and if these resistors are connected in parallel in a circuit-example-1
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Since the resistors are in parallel, each one has the same voltage applied across their terminals.

The smaller the resistance of the resistor, the greater the current passing through it:


V=I\cdot R

But since all resistors have the same voltage, the voltage drop is the same for all three resistors.

Correct option: four

If R1 < R2 < R3, and if these resistors are connected in parallel in a circuit-example-1
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