Statement X : When resistances are connected in parallel the reciproc – InterviewSolution

1.	Statement X : When resistances are connected in parallel the reciprocal of equivalent resistance is equal to the sum of reciprocal of their individual resistances. Statement Y : In parallel combination of resistors the potential difference across all the resistors is same.A) Both statements are true B) Both statements are false C) X is true, Y is false D) X is false, Y is true.
Answer» A) Both statements are true

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