If the total current equals 0 A in a four-branch parallel circuit, the trouble is that______
A) three of the resistors have opened
B) one of the resistors has shorted
C) one resistor has opened
D) the power supply is off

Question

If the total current equals  0 A  in a four-branch parallel circuit, the trouble is that______
A) three of the resistors have opened
B) one of the resistors has shorted
C) one resistor has opened
D) the power supply is off

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the total current in a parallel circuit is 0 A, it indicates that there is no power supply to the circuit, as a shorted or opened resistor would still allow current through other paths in a parallel configuration.

If the Total Current Equals 0 a in a Four-Branch