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The V-I graph for a series combination and for a parallel combination of two resistors is shown in figure. Which of the two, A or B, represents the parallel combination? Give a reason for your answer.
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The slope of V-I graph gives the resistance. Since the straight line A is less steeper than B, so the straight line A represents small resistance. In parallel combination, the equivalent resistance is less than in series combination so A represents the parallel combination.
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