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Two identical resistors each of resistance R are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is

A2R
BR/2
CR
DR/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. R/2
1/R_eq = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R → R_eq = R/2. Parallel always lowers the resistance below the smallest branch.
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