Two resistors of resistance $2 \,\Omega$ and $4 \,\Omega$ when connected to a battery will have:

  • A
    same current flowing through them when connected in series
  • B
    same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
  • C
    same potential difference across them when connected in series
  • D
    different potential difference across them when connected in parallel

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