Three resistances $4\,\Omega $ each of are connected in the form of an equilateral triangle. The effective resistance between two corners is
  • A$8\,\Omega $
  • B$12\,\Omega $
  • C$\frac{3}{8}\Omega $
  • D$\frac{8}{3}\Omega $
AIPMT 1993, Medium
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