A series-parallel combination of identical resistors will
Increase the power rating compared with one resistor alone
Increase the voltage rating compared with one resistor alone
Reduce the voltage rating compared with resistor alone
Result in an expensive circuit
Correct Answer :
A. Increase the power rating compared with one resistor alone
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