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Two unequal resistances are connected in parallel across a cell. True statement is

A

Potential drop across cither resistor is same

B

Potential drop across smaller resistor is more

C

Potential drop across larger resistor is more

D

Any one of the above can be true depending on the emf of the cell.

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