Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Questions - Page 793: 1b

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The potential differences across each resistor $R_1$ and $R_2$ are the same. Using Ohm's law, $V=IR$ can be changed to $I=\frac{V}{R}$. So, as resistance increases (while potential difference remains constant), current through the resistor decreases. Since $R_1>R_2$, the current through $R_2$ must be more than the current through $R_1$.
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