Question

1) Next, we will measure the electric current at different points in the circuit. Insert the ammeter between the 10 2 resistor and point “J” as shown in Figure 11 below. Record the measured current in column 1 of Table 9 below: 100.0 100.0 22 Current 10.00 10.00 Current 9.0 V 9.0 V Measuring the current though the 10 22 resistor Measuring the current though the 100 22 resistor Figure 11: Measuring current flowing through each resistor in parallel Similarly, measure the current flowing through the 100 22 resistor (see the right hand- side of Fig. 11) and enter it in column 2. Next, measure the current at point “E” and then at point “H” to complete the table. Note: each time you cut the circuit to insert the ammeter, make sure that after connecting the ammeter, the open parts of the circuit are reconnected so that current can flow through the circuit.
From the experiment in Table 9, we see that in a parallel circuit,

a) the current is divided among the components, the component with the higher resistance has the larger current

b) the current is divided among the components, the component with the lower resistance has the larger current

c) the current is the same at all points in the circuit

d) the current is infinite at all points in the circuit

Answer 1

In parallel combination of resistances

the current is divided among the resistance.

In higher resistance lower current is there while in smaller resistance larger current is there.

So current option is ( b)