Two non-ideal identical batteries are connected in parallel. Consider the following statements [MP PMT 1999] (i) The equivalent e.m.f. is smaller than either of the two e.m.f.s (ii) The equivalent internal resistance is smaller than either of the two internal resistances

• A.                    Both (i) and (ii) are correct
• B.                    (i) is correct but (ii) is wrong
• C.                    (ii) is correct but (i) is wrong
• D.                    Both (i) and (ii) are wrong