A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · May/June 2024 · Q351 Mark

Two resistors of resistances r and R are connected in parallel. The value of r is less than that of R. [Figure 35.1] Which statement about the combined resistance of the two resistors is correct?

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AIt is between r and R.

BIt is equal to (r + R).

CIt is greater than (r + R).

DIt is less than r.

✓ Correct answer

D: It is less than r.

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 35.

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