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The resistors, with resistances `5 Omega` and `10 Omega` respectively are to be connected to a battery of emf 6V so as to obtain:
(i) minimum current flowing (ii) maximum current flowing
(c) How will you connect the resistances in each case?
(b) Calculate the strength of the total current in the circuit in the two cases.

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(a) For minimum current flowing: In series; For maximum current flowing: In parallel (b) 0.4A; 1.8 A
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