The largest branch resistance in a parallel circuit carries the largest branch current.

More Questions from Parallel Circuits

• Current divider predicts that the most current will flow in the parallel path of the most resistance.
• The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always greater than the largest resistor value.
• If one of the resistors opens in a parallel circuit branch, the total resistance of the circuit will decrease.
• The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always less than the least resistor.
• The total power dissipated is 4.8 watts.
• If a branch opens in a parallel circuit, the total circuit resistance decreases.
• The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always greater than the lowest-value branch resistor.
• The voltage in a parallel circuit is the same across each branch of the circuit.
• The total current entering a junction may be different from the total current leaving the junction.
• If one branch shorts out in a parallel circuit, the other branches are not affected.

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