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All electrical appliances are connected in parallel to each other between the main line and the neutral wire to get:

Correct answer: C. Different current but the same potential difference

  • A. Same current
  • B. Same current and a potential difference
  • C. Different current but the same potential difference
  • D. Different current and potential differences

Explanation

A parallel circuit comprises branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any branch. The voltage, or potential difference, across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same, but the currents may vary.

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