Question

Assertion (A): When a number of resistances are connected side by side then their combined resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.

Reason (R): Connecting a number of resistances side by side provides additional paths for the same current to flow due to which the overall resistance decreases.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

Explanation:

When resistors are connected side by side (in parallel), the total resistance always drops below the smallest single resistor value, making the Assertion true. This happens because adding parallel branches creates extra paths for the electric current to flow, reducing the overall restriction in the circuit, which makes the Reason true and the correct explanation.