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A uniform wire of resistance `(50 Omega)`is cut into 5 equal parts. These parts are now connected in parallel.the Equivalent resistance of the combination is

A

(a)`2 Omega`

B

(b)`10 Omega`

C

(c )`250 Omega`

D

(d) `6250 Omega`

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