To connect a pair of resistors so that their equivalent resistance will be greater than the resistance of either one, should you connect them in series or in parallel?
Whether the pair of resistors for greater equivalent resistance, then each resistance should connect in parallel or series.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
In a series circuit, the resistances are simply added to find the equivalent resistance while the inverse of resistances is added to find the equivalent resistance in the parallel circuit.
The inverse of the resistance becomes less than the resistance itself. So, the summation of the resistances in the parallel circuit to find the equivalent resistance also gives less value of equivalent resistance than the value of each resistance in the parallel circuit.
The resistances are added simply in a series circuit to find equivalent resistance. So, the value of the equivalent resistance of the series circuit is always greater than each resistance in the series circuit.
Conclusion:
The pair of resistors should connect in a series connection to find the greater equivalent resistance of the circuit.
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