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In the circuit shown in the figure, the resistor R has a variable resistance. As R is decreased, what happens to the currents? In the circuit shown in the figure, the resistor R has a variable resistance. As R is decreased, what happens to the currents? A) I<sub>1</sub> remains unchanged and I<sub>2</sub> increases. B) I<sub>1</sub> decreases and I<sub>2</sub> decreases. C) I<sub>1</sub> decreases and I<sub>2</sub> increases. D) I<sub>1</sub> increases and I<sub>2</sub> decreases. E) I<sub>1</sub> increases and I<sub>2</sub> increases.


A) I1 remains unchanged and I2 increases.
B) I1 decreases and I2 decreases.
C) I1 decreases and I2 increases.
D) I1 increases and I2 decreases.
E) I1 increases and I2 increases.

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