alleryHow is the total resistance of resistors in parallel found?
AAdd resistances directly
BMultiply them all
CSubtract the smallest
DAdd the reciprocals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Add the reciprocals
1. For parallel resistors, add the reciprocals of the resistances.
2. Direct addition is the rule for series.
3. Multiplying or subtracting has no basis.
_Source: Wikipedia, Series and parallel circuits, Resistance_
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