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Two resistors connected in parallel are 1/2 the sum of their resistance. The resistance of two resistors connected in series is the sum of their resistance. For example:

The total resistance of a 100 ohm resistor connected to a 200 ohm resistor in parallel is 100+200 divided by 2 = 150 ohms.

The total resistance of a 100 ohm resistor connected to a 200 ohm resistor in series 100+200= 300 ohms.

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