The equivalent resistance of series combination of two resistors is s . When they are connected in parallel,…

The equivalent resistance of series combination of two resistors is s. When they are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is p. If s=np, then the minimum value for n is ______.

(Round off to the Nearest Integer)

Solution

R1+R2=s 1

R1R2R1+R2=p 2

R1R2=sp

R1R2=np2

R1+R2=nR1R2R1+R2

R1+R22R1R2=n

for minimum value of n

R1=R2=R

n=(2R)2R2=4

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1)

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