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AP Physics C: E&M/Unit 11 – Electric Circuits
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Equivalent Resistance in Series and Parallel
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Consider a set of resistors. How does the equivalent resistance of these resistors when connected in parallel compare to their equivalent resistance when connected in series?

A

Parallel connection decreases the equivalent resistance compared to series connection

B

Parallel connection has no effect on the equivalent resistance compared to series connection

C

The effect on equivalent resistance depends on the individual resistor values, not the connection type

D

Parallel connection increases the equivalent resistance compared to series connection

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