In a circuit containing two unequal resistors connected in parallel

  • A

    the current is same in both the resistors.

  • B

    the current is large in the larger resistance.

  • C

    the voltage drop is larger across the larger resistance.

  • D

    the voltage is same across both the resistors.

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