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Question
What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω?
Options
1/5 Ω
10 Ω
5Ω
1Ω
Solution
1Ω
Explanation -
Resistance will be maximum when all the five resistors are connected in series.
`"R"_("max") = 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5`
`"R"_"max" = 1Ω`
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