When resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance:
A
Increases
B
Becomes infinite
C
Remains the same as any one resistor
D
Decreases below the smallest individual resistance
Correct Answer: Option D — Decreases below the smallest individual resistance
Explanation:
When resistors are connected in parallel, the reciprocal of the total resistance equals the sum of the reciprocals of each individual resistance, always resulting in a total less than the smallest resistor.