Which one of the following statements is true for resistance in a parallel circuit?
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A. The total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances in a parallel circuit.
B. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the value of the smallest resistance
C. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is equal to the total voltage
D. The total resistance in a parallel circuit is equal to the average value of the individual resistances
E. None of the above
Correct Answer
The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the value of the smallest resistance
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1. The secondary voltage for a certain power transformer is twice the voltage applied to the primary. The current flowing in the secondary winding will be:
2. What is the primary difference between primary and secondary cell batteries?
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A. Primary-cell batteries can be recharged and used many times, whereas secondary-cell batteries cannot be properly recharged
B. Secondary-cell batteries can be recharged and used many times, whereas primary-cell batteries cannot be properly recharged
C. Primary-cell batteries use chemical cells, whereas secondary-cell batteries use an alternative energy source, such as thermal or magnetic energy, to supplement their outputs
D. Primary-cell batteries must be recharged at a much slower rate that secondary-cell batteries