if one resistor is removed from a parallel circuit, the total current will

1) decrease
b) increase
c) remain the same and the current flowing through each of the remaining branches ____________________.

okay so the total current will decrease, but what about the second part?

and the current flowing through each of the remaining branches ____.

remains the same????

removing one resistor makes total resistance greater. What does this imply on Ohms Law?

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To answer this question, we need to understand how resistors behave in parallel circuits.

In a parallel circuit, each resistor provides an additional parallel path for current to flow. As a result, the total current in a parallel circuit is divided among the multiple branches.

When one resistor is removed from a parallel circuit, the total resistance of the circuit decreases. This happens because one of the paths for current to flow is now eliminated. With less resistance in the circuit, Ohm's Law tells us that the total current will increase.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

b) increase

Additionally, it is important to note that the current flowing through each of the remaining branches will also increase. This is because the total current is divided among the branches, and with an increase in total current, each branch will receive a larger portion of that current.