When two resistors

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

41. When two resistors, having resistance

R_{1}

and

R_{2}

, are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance of the combination is

5 \,\Omega

. Which of the following statements about the resistances is correct? (A) Both

R_{1}

and

R_{2}

are greater than

5 \,\Omega

. (B) Both

R_{l}

and

R_{2}

are equal to

5 \,\Omega

. (C) Both

R_{1}

and

R_{2}

are less than

5 \,\Omega

. (D) One of the resistances is greater than

5 \,\Omega

, one of the resistances is less than

5 \,\Omega