Which of the following arrangement of resistors offers minimum effective resistance between points X and Y ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- 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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