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The ratio of resistances of two resistors A and B connected in series is 1:4 and the current passing through them is 10A. Then the ratio of current that flows through them when connected in parallel is..

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The answer is 4:1
When they are connected in parallel, the ratio of current flowing will be inversely proportional to their resistance.

Ie 4:1

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