If a 2.2 $k \Omega$ resistor and a 3.3$\mathrm { k } \Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel, RT equals________
A) 2.2 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
B) 3.3 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
C) greater than 2.2 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
D) less than 2.2 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$

Question

If a  2.2  $k \Omega$ resistor and a  3.3$\mathrm { k } \Omega$  resistor are connected in parallel,  RT  equals________
A)  2.2  $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
B)  3.3  $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
C) greater than  2.2  $\mathrm { k } \Omega$
D) less than  2.2  $\mathrm { k } \Omega$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance (RT) is less than the smallest individual resistance in the circuit.

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