Which one of the following statements is true concerning resistors connected in parallel within an electric circuit?

a) The potential difference across each of the resistors is the same.
b) The current through each of the resistors is the same.
c) The energy dissipated by each of the resistors is the same.
d) The resistance of each of the resistors is the same.
e) The resistivity of each of the resistors is the same.


Answer: a) The potential difference across each of the resistors is the same.

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