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In a series-parallel circuit consisting of R1 and R2 in series and connected in parallel with R3, if R1 opens, then R2's voltage will:___________?

Correct answer: C. decrease

  • A. increase
  • B. remain the same
  • C. decrease
  • D. cannot tell

Explanation

Opening R1 breaks the series branch, so no current flows through R2 and its voltage drop becomes zero. Therefore, R2's voltage decreases from its original value.

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