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Current Electricity: Parallel Resistance MCQ

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Parallel ResistanceMediumQuestion 31613

Question

Two resistors 6 Ω and 3 Ω are in parallel. Equivalent resistance is:
  1. A
    9 Ω
  2. B
    2 Ω
    Correct
  3. C
    18 Ω
  4. D
    4.5 Ω

Correct answer

2 Ω

Explanation

1/R = 1/6 + 1/3 = 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2. R = 2 Ω.

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