Two resistors of resistance `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` having `R_(1) gt R_(2)` are connected in parallel. For equivalent resistance R, the correct statement is

Options

A. `R gt R_(1) + R_(2)`
B. `R_(1) lt R lt R_(2)`
C. `R_(2) lt R lt (R_(1) + R_(2))`
D. `R lt R_(1)`

Answer

D

Explanation

`R lt R_(2) lt R_(1)`
In parallel, equivalent resistance is less than smallest of
the member of the resistance system.