Which of the following is true for a parallel combination of two resistors?

  • A
    The current flowing through each resistor is the same.
  • B
    The voltage across each resistor is less than the individual resistance.
  • C
    The equivalent resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.
  • D
    The equivalent resistance is greater than the largest individual resistance.

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