DC circuitsQuestion 1359 of 1506

Two resistors of 24 Ω and 50 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance?

  1. 12.0 Ω
  2. 32.4 Ω
  3. 37.0 Ω
  4. 16.2 Ω
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Correct answer: 16.2 Ω

1/R = 1/24 + 1/50 = 0.0617 S, so R = 16.2 Ω.

Source: Computed, 5.3: Simple Parallel Circuits

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