Marine Electrical Systems USCG Q#75 (Set 3)

Which of the following statements is true concerning circuits with parallel connected resistances?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — The total current flow equals the sum of the individual currents.

Total current in a parallel circuit equals the sum of individual branch currents, obeying Kirchhoff's Current Law for marine electrical distribution systems under 46 CFR regulations.

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