Question

The terminals of a battery are connected across two resistors in parallel. The resistances of the resistors are not the same. Which of the following statements are correct?

a) The resistor with larger resistance carries more current.

b) The resistor with larger resistance carries less current.

c) The potential difference across each resistor is the same.

d) The potential difference across the larger resistor is greater than the smaller resistor.

e) The potential difference is greater across the resistor closer to the battery.