Three resistors connected in parallel have the individual voltages labeled ?V1, ?V2 and ?V3, respectively. Which of the following expresses the total voltage ?VT across the three resistors when connected in this manner?

a. ?VT = ?V1 + ?V2 + ?V3
b. ?VT = (1/?V1 + 1/?V2 + 1/?V3)
c. ?VT = ?V1 = ?V2 = ?V3
d. ?VT = (1/?V1 + 1/?V2 + 1/?V3)?1


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