The Total Resistance of Two Resistors in Parallel Is Equal

question 25

Multiple Choice

The total resistance of two resistors in parallel is equal to the:

• A) value of one branch resistor divided by the sum of their R values.
• B) product of their R values divided by the sum of the two resistors.
• C) source voltage divided by any of the two branch resistors.
• D) sum divided by the product of the two resistors.

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