Solved: If two resistors R1 and R2 (R2 > R1) are connected

Chapter 26, Problem 6DQ

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If two resistors ?R?1 and ?R?2 (?R?2 > ?R?1) are connected in parallel as shown in ?Fig. Q26.6?, which of the following must be true? In each case justify your answer. (a) I?1 = ?I?2. (b) ?I?3 = ?I?4. (c) The current is greater in ?R?1 than in ?R?2. (d) The rate of electrical energy consumption is the same for both resistors. (e) The rate of electrical energy consumption is greater in ?R?2 than in ?R?1. (f) ?V?cd? ?= ?V?ef? ?= ?V?ab. (g) Point ?c ?is at higher potential than point ?d?. (h) Point ?f ?is at higher potential than point ?e?. (i) Point? ?is at higher potential than point ?e?.