If five equal pieces of wire having $5\, \Omega$ resistance are made and connected in parallel, then their equivalent resistance will be $......$

  • A

     $\frac{1}{5}\,  \Omega$

  • B

    $1\,  \Omega$ 

  • C

    $5\,  \Omega$

  • D

    $25\,  \Omega$

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