Consider a circuit with three parallel branches connected across a DC supply. What is the ratio of the branch currents I1 : I2 : I3 if the branch resistances are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 respectively?

A) 2 : 3 : 4 B) 6 : 4 : 3

C) 4 : 3 : 2 D) None of these

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Consider a circuit with three parallel branches connected across a DC supply. What is the ratio of the branch currents I1 : I2 : I3 if the branch resistances are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 respectively?

A) 2 : 3 : 4 B) 6 : 4 : 3

C) 4 : 3 : 2 D) None of these

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