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In the Circuit Shown in the Figure, Four Identical Resistors

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In the circuit shown in the figure, four identical resistors labeled A to D are connected to a battery as shown. S1 and S2 are switches. Which of the following actions would result in the GREATEST amount of current through resistor A? In the circuit shown in the figure, four identical resistors labeled A to D are connected to a battery as shown. S<sub>1</sub> and S<sub>2</sub> are switches. Which of the following actions would result in the GREATEST amount of current through resistor A? A) closing both switches B) closing S<sub>1</sub> only C) closing S<sub>2</sub> only D) leaving both switches open as shown.


A) closing both switches
B) closing S1 only
C) closing S2 only
D) leaving both switches open as shown.

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