everyday science MCQ #49639

In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is:

everyday science MCQ #49639

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is:

    • A) less than the smallest individual resistance
    • B) the sum of all resistances
    • C) greater than any individual resistance
    • D) equal to the average resistance

    Answer: less than the smallest individual resistance

    Explanation: In a parallel circuit, reciprocal resistances add: 1/R_total = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + …; the total resistance is always less than the smallest individual resistance, allowing more current to flow than through any single branch.