Question

State true or false.
In the following circuit, the wire parallel to resistor R does not have any resistance. Then, all the current will pass through the resistor R.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

If an ideal conductor (i.e. a conductor with zero resistance) is connected across a circuit, all the current will flow through the conductor. This phenomenon is also known as short circuit. Therefore, no current will pass through resistor R.