Potential Change in Battery/Resistor System

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In a circuit with a battery and two parallel resistors, the potential remains constant across the resistors since they are connected in parallel. However, there is a potential drop across each resistor due to the current flow. The discussion emphasizes identifying positive and negative potentials within the circuit. Understanding the direction of current flow is crucial for analyzing potential changes. Overall, the circuit demonstrates consistent potential across parallel components while exhibiting voltage drops across individual resistors.
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Homework Statement


Show the change of potential of a system that contains a battery and two parallel connected resistors.

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I guess that there is no change in potential because they are in parallel. Or there is a potential drop trough resistors?
 
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Assuming that the resistors are wired across the battery (so that there is a complete circuit) then you are correct; Potential will drop across the resistors in the direction of the current flow.
 
It might be asking, "Where in this circuit would you consider there is positive (+) potential and where negative (-) potential?"
 

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