When the electric resistance are connected in parallel, which one of the following quantities is not affected ?

Potential difference

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The correct option is A Potential difference
Potential difference across all the resistances connected in parallel is the same. Thus potential difference is not affected when resistances are connected in parallel.

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When the electric resistance are connected in parallel, which one of the following quantities is not affected ?

The correct option is A Potential differencePotential difference across all the resistances connected in parallel is the same. Thus potential difference is not affected when resistances are connected in parallel.

The correct option is A Potential difference
Potential difference across all the resistances connected in parallel is the same. Thus potential difference is not affected when resistances are connected in parallel.