In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is:

A Different for each branch

B The same across all branches

C Zero

D Double the source voltage

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In parallel circuits, the voltage across each parallel branch equals the source voltage.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is:" is Option B: The same across all branches.

The other options — A) Different for each branch, C) Zero, D) Double the source voltage — are incorrect for this AP Exam Prep question. As explained above: In parallel circuits, the voltage across each parallel branch equals the source voltage.

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In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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