Which of the following is true regarding resistors connected in parallel? Their equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. Their equivalent resistance is the sum of the reciprocal of each resistance. The reciprocal of the equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. The reciprocal of their equivalent resistance is the sum of the reciprocal of each resistance.

Which of the following is true regarding resistors connected in parallel? Their equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. Their equivalent resistance is the sum of the reciprocal of each resistance. The reciprocal of the equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. The reciprocal of their equivalent resistance is the sum of the reciprocal of each resistance.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28.13OQ

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