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Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors

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Question

Two resistors of resistance $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ having $R_{1} > R_{2}$ are connected in parallel. For equivalent resistance R, the correct statement is

R > R₁+ R₂

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R₁ < R < R₂

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R₂ < R < (R₁ + R₂)

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R < R₁

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Solution

The correct option is D R < R₁
Equivalent resistance of parallel resistors is always less than any of the member of the resistance system.

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