Initially, two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in series. The connection of the terminals of R1 and of R2 are labeled 'b.' The other terminal of R1 is labeled 'a,' while the other terminal of R2 is labeled 'c. After some time, 'a' and 'c' are connected to each other. Which is definitely true regarding the resistance across 'b' and 'c' in the old and new circuits? O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R2. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is the sum of R1 and R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R1. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R1. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is the sum of R1 and R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R2.

Initially, two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in series. The connection of the terminals of R1 and of R2 are labeled 'b.' The other terminal of R1 is labeled 'a,' while the other terminal of R2 is labeled 'c. After some time, 'a' and 'c' are connected to each other. Which is definitely true regarding the resistance across 'b' and 'c' in the old and new circuits? O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R2. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is the sum of R1 and R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R1. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is equal to R1. O The old resistance across 'b' and 'c' is the sum of R1 and R2, while the new resistance across 'b' and 'c' is less than R2.

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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