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A fixed resistor is cannected in parallel with a variable resistor, both are connected to a real battery (internal resistance is not negligible). Originally the fixed and variable resistors have the same resistance
As the resistance of the variable resistor is decreased, the current through the fixed resistor

A

increases

B

decreases

C

remains the same

D

cannot be determined without more information

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B
The current through the fixed resistor decreases
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