In which of the following kind of electric circuit, the sum total of resistances increases?

Parallel connection

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Series connection

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Both (a) or (b)

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Either (a) or (b)

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Solution

The correct option is B
Series connection

In a series connection, the resistance of all elements are added algebraically. Hence the total resistance of circuit increases.

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In which of the following kind of electric circuit, the sum total of resistances increases?

The correct option is B Series connection In a series connection, the resistance of all elements are added algebraically. Hence the total resistance of circuit increases.

The correct option is B
Series connection

In a series connection, the resistance of all elements are added algebraically. Hence the total resistance of circuit increases.