How can I connect a pair of the resistors so that their equivalent resistance is greater than the resistance of either one?

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How can I connect a pair of the resistors so that their equivalent resistance is greater than the resistance of either one?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-01T07:01:24

They must be connected in series.

Explanation:

Connecting two resistors in series makes their equivalent resistance greater than either's resistance. This is because
$R_{s} = R_{1} + R_{2}$ $R_s = R_1 + R_2$

Contrasting with parallel, which has equivalent resistance lesser than the resistance of either one.
$\frac{1}{R_{p}} = \frac{1}{R_{1}} + \frac{1}{R_{2}}$ $1/R_p = 1/R_1 +1/R_2$

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