Physics
State how are the two resistors joined with a battery in each of the following cases when —
(a) same current flows in each resistor,
(b) potential difference is same across each resistor,
(c) equivalent resistance is less than either of the two resistances,
(d) equivalent resistance is more than either of the two resistances.
Answer
(a) When same current flows in each resistor, then the two resistors are joined in series
(b) When potential difference is same across each resistor, then the two resistors are joined in parallel
(c) When equivalent resistance is less than either of the two resistances, then the two resistors are joined in parallel
(d) When equivalent resistance is more than either of the two resistances, then the two resistors are joined in series
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