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Find the equivalent resistance when 5 Ω, 10 Ω, and 30 Ω resistors are connected in parallel |
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Answer» Answer: effective resistance is 3 Ω Step-by-step explanation: Let R1 = 5 Ω , R2 =10 Ω, R3 = 30 Ω For parallel combination, effective resistance RP is 1/ Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 1/Rp = 1/ 5 + 1/10 + 1/ 30 = ( 6 + 3 + 1) / 30 = 10/ 30 = 1/3 Rp = 3 Ω Hence, effective resistance is 3 Ω |
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