Question 1010 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
When another branch is added to a parallel circuit, the total resistance of the circuit:
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Correct answer to question 1010
- B: Decreases
Explanation
Each added parallel branch provides another path for current, which lowers the total resistance. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always less than the smallest branch resistance.
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