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When a 1.6 kΩ resistor and a 120 Ω resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is

greater than 1.6 kΩ
greater than 120 Ω but less than 1.6 kΩ
less than 120 Ω but greater than 100 Ω
less than 100 Ω

Correct Answer: less than 120 Ω but greater than 100 Ω

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