Resistance $n$, each of $r\; ohm$, when connected in parallel give an equivalentresistance of $R\; ohm$. If these resistances were connected in series, the combination would have a resistance in $ohms$, equal to
  • A$R/n$
  • B$R/n^2$
  • C$nR$
  • D$n^2R$
AIPMT 2004, Medium
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