STANDARDPhysics-Current Electricity

STANDARD Physics Combination of Resistors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

n resistors each of resistance R first combine to give maximum effective resistance and then combine to give minimum effective resistance. The ratio of the maximum to minimum resistance is

A

n

B

C

n² − 1

D

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

To get maximum equivalent resistance, all resistances must be connected in series, giving nR. For minimum equivalent resistance, all resistances must be connected in parallel, giving R/n. The ratio is (nR)/(R/n) = n².

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