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When two resistors of resistances `R_1` and `R_2` are connected in parallel, its total resistance would be ______.

A

`R_1 + R_2`

B

`(R_1 + R_2)/(R_1.R_2)`

C

`(R_1.R_2)/(R_1 + R_2)`

D

`1/(R_1+R_2)`

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B
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