In parallel combinationof resistances:
(a) p.d. is same across each resistance
(b) total resistance is increased
(c) current is same in each resistance
(d) all above are true.

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Solution

Option a is correct, i.e., in a parallel combination of resistances, P.D. is same across each resistance.
This is because in a parallel combination, the ends of each resistor are connected to the ends of the same source of potential. Thus, the potential difference across each resistance is the same.

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