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AP Physics 2/Unit 11 – Electric Circuits
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Potential Difference in Parallel Circuits
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In a circuit with two parallel branches, each containing a resistor and connected to a 9 V battery, what must be true about the potential differences across each resistor according to Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule?

A

The potential differences depend on the ratio of resistances

B

Each resistor has a potential difference of 9 V

C

The potential difference is 4.5 V across each resistor

D

The sum of potential differences equals 9 V

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