In a certain three-branch parallel circuit, R1 has 12 mA through it, R2 has 15 mA through it, and R3 has 25 mA through it. After measuring a total of 27 mA, you can say that
A. R3 is open
B. R1 is open
C. R2 is open
D. The circuit is operating properly
Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Parallel Circuits
Five 100 Ω resistors are connected in parallel. If one resistor is removed, the total resistance is
A. 25 Ω
B. 500 Ω
C. 100 Ω
D. 20 Ω
When a 1.6 kΩ resistor and a 120 Ω resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is
A. Greater than 1.6 kΩ
B. Greater than 120 Ω but less than 1.6 kΩ
C. Less than 120 Ω but greater than 100 Ω
D. Less than 100 Ω
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