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The equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series is always greater than the equivalent resistance of the same two resistors connected in parallel. True False

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Answer:

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the resistors in series is the sum of the two resistors given as

R= R1+R2

While that of resistors in parallel is the sum of the reciprocal of the resistance given as

1/R = 1/ R1+ 1/R2

So that of series connection will be greater

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