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 > R_{1} + R_{2}

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R_{1} < R < R_{2}

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R_{2} < R < (R_{1} + R_{2})

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R < R_{1}

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Solution

The correct option is D $R < R_{1}$
Equivalent resistance of parallel resistors is always less than any of the member of the resistance system.

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