Which properties change when resistors are connected in parallel?

Voltage remains constant

Current is the same

Resistance adds up

Power decreases

Answer and Solution

A. Voltage remains constant

In a parallel circuit, the voltage remains constant across each resistor, while the current can vary depending on the resistance.

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