The parallel combination of a 330 Ω resistor and a 470 Ω resistor is connected in series with the parallel combination of four 1 kΩ resistors. If a 100 V source is connected across the circuit, then which resistor carries the most current?
A)1 kΩ
B)470 Ω
C)330 Ω

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In a parallel circuit, the resistor with the lowest resistance carries the most current. In the parallel combination of 330 Ω and 470 Ω, the 330 Ω resistor has the lowest resistance and thus carries the most current.

The Parallel Combination of a 330 Ω Resistor and a 470