When resistance are connected in parallela the total resistance is
Less than the smallest resistance in the connection
Greater than the smallest resistance in the connection
Between the smallest and greatest resistance in the connection
Increasing and decreasing depending upon the supply voltage
Correct Answer :
A. Less than the smallest resistance in the connection
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