In parallel circuits, when all resistors are of equal value the total resistance is equal to the value of one individual resistor ____.
A) multiplied by the number of resistors
B) divided by the number of resistors
C) multiplied by the voltage
D) divided by the voltage

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In a parallel circuit, the reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistors. When all resistors are of equal value, the reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the reciprocal of one resistor divided by the number of resistors. Therefore, the total resistance is equal to the value of one individual resistor divided by the number of resistors.

In Parallel Circuits, When All Resistors Are of Equal Value