The current in each branch of a parallel circuit is proportional to _________
A. The amount of time the circuit is on for
B. Proportional to the value of the resistors
C. Equal in all branches
D. Proportional to the power in the circuit
Answer:B
The current in each branch of a parallel circuit is proportional to _________
A. The amount of time the circuit is on for B. Proportional to the value of the resistors C. Equal in all branches D. Proportional to the power in the circuit
Explanation: I=V/R. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is equal, hence the value of the current is proportional (inversely) to the value of the resistance.