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To increase the total resistance of a circuit using identical resistors, they should be connected in:

Question
To increase the total resistance of a circuit using identical resistors, they should be connected in:
Parallel
Series
Either, it makes no difference
None of the above increases resistance
Answer
Series
Detailed Explanation
Connecting resistors in series always increases total resistance compared to a single resistor or a parallel combination.
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