Physics

Problem

Three resistors of

5\,\Omega

10\,\Omega

and

20\,\Omega

are connected in parallel. Which one of the following statements about the equivalent resistance

R_{\text{eq}}

is correct? a)

R_{\text{eq}}

lies between

10\,\Omega

and

20\,\Omega

. b)

R_{\text{eq}}\;\text{is approximately}\;11.7\,\Omega.

R_{\text{eq}}

is less than

5\,\Omega

. d)

R_{\text{eq}}

lies between

5\,\Omega

and

10\,\Omega