Three resistances of magnitude $2\,\Omega$,$3\,\Omega$,and $5\,\Omega$ are connected in parallel to a battery of $10\,V$ and of negligible resistance. The potential difference across the $3\,\Omega$ resistance will be ............... $V$.

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10$

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$(a)$ Three resistors $2 \; \Omega$,$4 \; \Omega$,and $5 \; \Omega$ are combined in parallel. What is the total resistance of the combination?
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