What is the equivalent resistance of resistors $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ connected in parallel connection?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{R_{1}}+\frac{1}{R_{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{R_{1}+R_{2}}{R_{1} R_{2}}$
  • C
    $\frac{R_{1} R_{2}}{R_{1}+R_{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{R_{1}+R_{2}}{2}$

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