Two resistors of 12 and 6 ohms are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent resistance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 4 ohms
- Step 1: R = ab/(a + b).
- Step 2: R = 12 x 6 / 18 = 4.
Answer
4 ohms.
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