A. A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and open circuit has the characteristic of an open circuit.
B. A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and a short circuit has the characteristic of a short circuit.
C. A branch formed by the series connection of any resistor R and an open circuit has the characteristic of an open circuit.
D. A branch formed by the series connection of any resistor R and a short circuit has the characteristic of resistor R.