The maximum current that can be provided to two identical resistors of resistance R that are connected in series, is I. A larger current will melt the resistors. What is the maximum current that can be provided to the same resistors, but connected in parallel?

The maximum current that can be provided to two identical resistors of resistance R that are connected in series, is I. A larger current will melt the resistors. What is the maximum current that can be provided to the same resistors, but connected in parallel?

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