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When `n` wires which are identical are connected in series, the effective resistance exceeds that when they are in parallel by `(X)/(Y)Omega`. Then the resistance of each wire is

A

`(xn)/(y(n^(2)-1)`

B

`(yn)/(x(n^(2)-1))`

C

`(xn)/(y(n-1))`

D

`(yn)/(x(n-1))`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`R_(S) = R_(P) + (X/Y)`
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