Resistor R1 and R2 are connected in parallel to an emf source that has negligible internal resistance. What happens to the current through R1 when the third resistor R3 is connected parallel with R1?

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Resistor R1 and R2 are connected in parallel to an emf source that has negligible internal resistance. What happens to the current through R1 when the third resistor R3 is connected parallel with R1?

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The current does not change.

All three resistors are connected directly to the power source, and are unaware of each other.

Jon Smark answered May 15, 2021

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