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Q: Which of the following statements for a parallel circuit is true?
  • A. The net current of a parallel circuit is always less than that of individual currents.
  • B. The potential difference across individual resistances of a parallel circuit is always unequal.
  • C. The net resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the sum of individual resistances.
  • D. The net resistance of a parallel circuit is always greater than the sum of individual resistances.
Correct Answer: Option C - A parallel circuit, comprises branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any Branch. The net resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the sum of individual resistance. While the potential difference across individual resistance of a parallel circuit is always equal and the total current is the sum of the currents flowing through each component.
C. A parallel circuit, comprises branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any Branch. The net resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the sum of individual resistance. While the potential difference across individual resistance of a parallel circuit is always equal and the total current is the sum of the currents flowing through each component.

Explanations:

A parallel circuit, comprises branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any Branch. The net resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the sum of individual resistance. While the potential difference across individual resistance of a parallel circuit is always equal and the total current is the sum of the currents flowing through each component.