Question

A 12 ohm resistor and a 24 ohm resistor are connected in parallel across a 6.0 V battery. The correct statement from the following is a. the current is the same in each resistor. b. the power dissipated is the same in each resistor. c. the larger current is in the larger resistor. d. the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.

Answer 1

d. the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.

Step-by-step explanation:

A resistor is a circuit component that offers opposition to the flow of current. Resistors may be connected in series or in parallel.

Resistors in parallel are connected at common junctions. The potential difference (voltage difference between the ends of each resistor) is the same for each resistor in a parallel connection while the current across each resistor is different.