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G5B02
How does the total current relate to the individual currents in a circuit of parallel resistors?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. It equals the sum of the currents through each branch
In a parallel circuit each branch draws its own current, and the total current is the sum of all the branch currents. Adding branches increases total current.
Tip: Parallel branches: currents add up.