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Acknowledge that the total resistance of two resistors in parallel is lower than that of either resistor alone.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsElectricity and magnetismCore content

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Acknowledge that the total resistance of two resistors in parallel is lower than that of either resistor alone

This point belongs to Series and parallel circuits, especially Series and parallel circuits outcomes.
You need to be able to acknowledge that the total resistance of two resistors in parallel is lower than that of either resistor alone.
The key ideas to know are State and Know.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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