Question

Will current flow if potential difference is zero?

Answer 1

Answer:

Since the first branch has no resistance, according to V=IR, the potential difference between the points is zero and hence no charge will flow through the two points and all charges will take the second path.

Explanation:

Without potential difference, current can not flow because we know that an electric current flows between two points due to the potential difference between them. Thus, as long as the potential difference is maintained between the two points, the electric current keeps flowing continuously.

Answer 2

Answer:

No

If the potential difference is zero then it means that the potential of both plates will be same.

The current can only flow if the potential(charge distribution) will be different on both plates. Hence no current will flow.