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Two resistors of resistance `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` having `R_(1) gt R_(2)` are connected in parallel. For equivalent resistance R, the correct statement is

A

`R gt R_(1) +R_(2)`

B

`R_(1) lt R lt R_(2)`

C

`R_(2) lt R lt (R_(1)+R_(2))`

D

`R lt R_(1)`

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