Three resistors of 4 Ω, 6 Ω and 10 Ω are connected in series. What is the equivalent resistance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: In series the resistances add: .
- Step 2: Ω.
Answer
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Why not the others: : this is the parallel combination. : the average was taken. : the resistances were multiplied.
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