Two resistances $r_1$ and $r_2\left(r_1 < r_2\right)$ are joined in parallel. The equivalent resistance $R$ is such that
  • A$R > r_1+r_2$
  • B$R > \sqrt{r_1 r_2}$
  • C$r_1 < R < r_2$
  • D$R < r_1$
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