DC circuitsQuestion 1358 of 1506

Two resistors of 6 Ω and 100 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance?

  1. 0.177 Ω
  2. 53.0 Ω
  3. 106 Ω
  4. 5.66 Ω
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Correct answer: 5.66 Ω

1/R = 1/6 + 1/100 = 0.177 S, so R = 5.66 Ω.

Source: Computed, 5.3: Simple Parallel Circuits

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