A 12 ohm resistor and a 24 ohm resistor are connected in parallel across a 6.0 V battery. The correct statement from the following is

A. the larger current is in the larger resistor.
B. the current is the same in each resistor.
C. the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.
D. the power dissipated is the same in each resistor.


Answer: C

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