In a circuit containing three resistors of equal value connected in parallel, one resistor goes open circuit. The current in the other two resistors will
- decrease.
- increase.
- remain the same.
Explanation from PART66Online
In a parallel arrangement each resistor has the full supply voltage across it independently of the others. When one branch opens, the voltage on the remaining two is unchanged, so by Ohm's law their individual currents stay the same; only the total supply current falls.
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maximillian asked · 28 Sep 2013
should be 'increase' right ?
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PART66Online
29 Sep 2013
Don't confuse current with resistance.
M
maximillian
29 Sep 2013
got it sir !!...thanks a lot ^^
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PART66Online
29 Sep 2013
you welcome. :)
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