Which of the following arrangement of resistors offers minimum effective resistance between points X and Y ?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

Correct Answer: D.

Explanation

Effective resistance is minimized when resistors are connected in parallel. Three 1 Ω resistors in parallel offer an equivalent resistance of 1/3 Ω, which is the lowest among the given options.

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