Question

if two resistors R1 and R2 such that R1<R2 are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is To. which of the following is correct? a) R1<Rp<R2. b) Rp<R2. c) Rp<R1. d) both b) and c)​

Answer 1

Answer:

(d) as resistance in parallel combination is even smaller than the value of resistances in parallel

Answer 2

The equivalent resistance is lesser than the value of resistors R1 and R2.

• In parallel resistance conditions, all the resistors are connected to a common point.
• The common point of resistors is connected to the ends of a battery to complete the circuit.
• The value of equivalent resistance (Rp) of the circuit is lesser than the value of all the resistors.
• Therefore, the value of 'Rp' is lesser than 'R1' and 'R2' (Rp<R1<R2).
• Hence, option D) is the correct answer.