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There are n similar conductors each of resistance R . The resultant resistance comes out to be x when connected in parallel. If they are connected in series, the resistance comes out to be

A

`(R)/(n)`

B

`(R)/(n^(2))`

C

`nR`

D

`n^(2)R`

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