In parallel circuits, the voltage across each branch of the circuit is ____.
A) dependent on the value of the branch resistor
B) dependent on the total current
C) always equal
D) none of the above

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In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is always the same. This is because each branch is connected directly across the same two points of the circuit, so they experience the same potential difference. The current through each branch will depend on the resistance of that branch, but the voltage will always be equal.

In Parallel Circuits, the Voltage Across Each Branch of the Circuit