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Household appliances are wired in parallel between the live and neutral wires. What does this arrangement give each appliance?

Correct answer C. Different currents but the same potential difference

Explanation

In a parallel circuit every branch is connected across the same two points, so each appliance receives the full mains voltage, while the current in each branch depends on that appliance's own resistance.

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