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DC circuitsQuestion 1360 of 1506

Two resistors of 6 Ω and 10 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance?

  1. 7.50 Ω
  2. 3.00 Ω
  3. 3.75 Ω
  4. 16.0 Ω
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Correct answer: 3.75 Ω

1/R = 1/6 + 1/10 = 0.267 S, so R = 3.75 Ω.

Source: Computed, 5.3: Simple Parallel Circuits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026