-If a 10 kΩ resistor is placed in parallel with R4 in Figure 6 -3, how will VR4 change?
A)VR4 will decrease.
B)VR4 will change to 4 volts.
C)VR4 will increase.
D)VR4 will remain the same.

Question

-If a 10 kΩ resistor is placed in parallel with R4 in Figure 6 -3, how will VR4 change?
A)VR4 will decrease. 
B)VR4 will change to 4 volts. 
C)VR4 will increase. 
D)VR4 will remain the same.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a resistor is placed in parallel with another, the equivalent resistance decreases, causing the current through the parallel combination to increase, which results in a decrease in voltage across R4.

-If a 10 KΩ Resistor Is Placed in Parallel with R4