Two non-ideal identical batteries are connected in parallel. Consider the following statements:
$(i)$ 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.