n equal resistors are first connected in series and then

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n equal resistors are first connected in series and then connected in parallel. What is the ratio of the maximum to the minimum resistance ?

1. n
2. 1/n²
3. n²
4. 1/ n

Correct Option: C

In series, R_s = nR

In parallel,	1	=	1	+	1	+ ... n terms
	R_p		R		R

∴ R_s/R_p = n² /1 = n²