Question

The only correct statement for the two circuits (X) and (Y) shown below is :



(1) The resistors R₁ and R₂ have been connected in series in both the circuits
(2) The resistors R₁ and R₂ have been connected in parallel in both the circuits
(3) In the circuit (X) the resistors have been connected in parallel whereas these are connected in series in circuit (Y)
(4) In the circuit (X) the resistors R₁ and R₂ are connected in series while these are connected in parallel in circuit (Y)

Answer 1

As both the ends of the resistances are connected in circuit X, so they are connected in parallel in circuit X, but they are connected in series in circuit Y, as the only one end is in contact with each other.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.