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Three resistors are connected in combination. Which is a correct statement regarding the equivalent resistance?

Transcribed Image Text:Three resistors are connected in combination. Which is a correct statement
regarding the equivalent resistance?
R
12
A) Req
20Ω+R+1Ω
1
+÷+
1Ω
1
B)
Req
20 Ω
R
20 Ω
C) Req <1 N
D) Reg > 20N
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