Three resistors of 4 Ω, 6 Ω and 9 Ω are connected in parallel. Which resistor consumes the maximum power? 

(A) 4 Ω (B) 6 Ω (C) 9 Ω (D) 17 Ω

3 Answers

Answer :

A  4 ohm

Answer :

A) 4 ohms resistor

Answer :

(c) 9 ohm

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