Which one of the following statements is true for voltage in a parallel circuit?
A
The total voltage in a parallel circuit is equal to the average value of the individual voltages
B
The total voltage in a parallel circuit is always less than the value of the smallest voltage
C
The total voltage is equal to the sum of the voltages across the individual branches in a parallel circuit
D
The total voltage of a parallel circuit is the same as the voltages across each branch
E
None of the above
Correct Answer: The total voltage of a parallel circuit is the same as the voltages across each branch