When two or more resistors are connected in a parallel combination :

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The total resistance of the circuit is increased.

The current is always the same in each resistor.

The potential difference across each resistor is the same.

The potential difference varies across each resistor.

answer is A.

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In a parallel circuit, all components are connected across each other with exactly two electrically common nodes such that the electric current flowing through the circuit has multiple paths and the potential difference across each component is the same.
Since there are multiple paths for the current to flow, the total resistance of the circuit is decreased.
All the resistors connected in parallel need not have the same resistance level.
Therefore, according to ohm's law, the current will also be different for different resistances.

Hence, only 'The potential difference across each resistor is the same.' is the correct statement.

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