A circuit consists of three resistors of 4 ohms, 6 ohms, and 12 ohms connected in parallel. Which statement is correct about the total resistance?

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A circuit consists of three resistors of 4 ohms, 6 ohms, and 12 ohms connected in parallel. Which statement is correct about the total resistance? — Exam MCQ

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A. The total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance — The correct choice is The total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance. It follows from the basic electrical relationship between voltage, current, resistance, charge or electrical energy described in the question.

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B. The total resistance is equal to the largest individual resistance

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C. The total resistance is equal to one of the individual resistances

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D. The total resistance equals the sum of all resistances

A circuit consists of three resistors of 4 ohms, 6 ohms, and 12 ohms connected in parallel. Which statement is correct about the total resistance?

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