Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019341

For resistors in parallel, if one resistor fails, what happens to the circuit?

1

The circuit is unchanged

2

The entire circuit fails

3

Only the failed resistor stops conducting

4

Resistance increases

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Only the failed resistor stops conducting

Solution:

If one resistor fails in a parallel circuit, only that resistor stops conducting; the circuit can still function.

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