When an additional resistor is connected across an existing parallel c – McqOptions

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1.	When an additional resistor is connected across an existing parallel circuit, the total resistance
A.	remains the same
B.	decreases by the value of the added resistor
C.	increases by the value of the added resistor
D.	decreases
Answer» E.

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