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How does the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit compare with resistance of individual resistors?

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How does the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit compare with resistance of individual resistors?

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In a parallel circuit, the equivalent resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance, so it is less than every individual resistance. Adding more parallel paths increases the total area for current flow, so the overall resistance decreases.

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Chapter 7: Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law - EXERCISE-2 [Page 159]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 7 Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law
EXERCISE-2 | Q 3. (b) | Page 159
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