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Three resistances of magnitude 2, 3 and 5 ohm are connected in parallel to a battery of 10 volts and of negligible resistance. The potential difference across `3 Omega` resistance will be

A

2 volts

B

3 volts

C

5 volts

D

10 volts

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To solve the problem of finding the potential difference across the 3 ohm resistor when three resistances (2 ohm, 3 ohm, and 5 ohm) are connected in parallel to a 10-volt battery, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Configuration**: - We have three resistors: R1 = 2 ohms, R2 = 3 ohms, and R3 = 5 ohms connected in parallel to a battery of 10 volts. 2. **Identify the Voltage Across Each Resistor**: - In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is the same and equal to the voltage of the battery. Therefore, the voltage across each resistor (including the 3 ohm resistor) is 10 volts. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since all resistors in parallel experience the same potential difference, the potential difference across the 3 ohm resistor is 10 volts. ### Final Answer: The potential difference across the 3 ohm resistor is **10 volts**. ---
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