A pair of 1-ohm resistors connected in parallel has a combined resistance of
A)1 ohm.
B)2 ohms.
C)1/2 ohm.
D)none of the above

Name: A pair of 1-ohm resistors connected in parallel has a combined resistance of A)1 ohm. B)2 ohms. C)1/2 ohm. D)none of the above
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When two resistors are connected parallelly, the combined resistance can be calculated using the formula R = (R1 * R2) / (R1 + R2). Substituting R1 = R2 = 1 ohm, we get R = (1 * 1) / (1 + 1) = 1/2 ohm. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 1/2 ohm.

A Pair of 1-Ohm Resistors Connected in Parallel Has a Combined