Three resistors, an ideal cell are connected as shown in figure. The switch is initially open. When we close the swithc, the current in the resistor `R_(2)` will.

Options

A. Increases
B. decrease
C. remain same
D. increase or decrease depending on the value of `R_(1)`

Answer

A

Explanation

Because `R_(3)` is shorted, potential difference across `R_(2)` is increased. Hence current is increased. This increase is independent of value of `R_(1)`.