When an additional resistor is connected across an existing parallel circuit, the total resistance

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Decreases

Remains the same

Decreases by the value of the added resistor

Increases by the value of the added resistor

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Decreases

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If R₁ opens in the given circuit, the total current equals _______.

42 mA

86 mA

128 mA

170 mA

Correct Answer : 128 mA

If R₂ opens in the given circuit, the voltage across R₁ will ___.

increase

decrease

equal 0 V

remain unchanged

Correct Answer : remain unchanged

A parallel resistor's value that changes with age will cause a corresponding change in ______ .

branch current

branch voltage

power supply voltage

both branch current and branch voltage

Correct Answer : branch current