AExE01 · Chapter 1Basic Electrical & Electronics🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: d870508f
In an electrical circuit, how does current behave through a high resistance compared to a low resistance?
In an electrical circuit, how does current behave through a high resistance compared to a low resistance?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
High voltage drop in less resistor
- B
High current in less resistor
- C✓ Correct Option
Low current in high resistor
- D
Low voltage drop in high resistor
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
In a parallel branch arrangement, current divides inversely with resistance ( = V/R) while the larger resistance produces a higher voltage drop ( = I R$).
Option Analysis:
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Option A (High voltage drop in less resistor): Incorrect. Voltage drop is proportional to resistance ( = I R$).
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Option B (High current in less resistor): True in parallel branches, but option C specifically addresses high resistance current limiting.
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Option C (Low current in high resistor): Correct. Higher resistance limits electric current conduction.
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Option D (Low voltage drop in high resistor): Incorrect. Voltage drop is highest across the larger resistor in series.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 2NEC Licensure Syllabus