If two resistors of 4Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel, what is the equivalent

Practice Questions

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If two resistors of 4Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel, what is the equivalent resistance? (2022)
  1. 2.4Ω
  2. 10Ω
  3. 24Ω
  4. 1.5Ω

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If two resistors of 4Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel, what is the equivalent resistance? (2022)
  • Step 1: Identify the resistors. We have two resistors: R1 = 4Ω and R2 = 6Ω.
  • Step 2: Write down the formula for calculating equivalent resistance (R_eq) for resistors in parallel: 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2.
  • Step 3: Substitute the values of R1 and R2 into the formula: 1/R_eq = 1/4 + 1/6.
  • Step 4: Find a common denominator to add the fractions. The common denominator for 4 and 6 is 12.
  • Step 5: Rewrite the fractions with the common denominator: 1/4 = 3/12 and 1/6 = 2/12.
  • Step 6: Add the fractions: 1/R_eq = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12.
  • Step 7: To find R_eq, take the reciprocal of 5/12: R_eq = 12/5.
  • Step 8: Calculate 12/5 to get the final answer: R_eq = 2.4Ω.
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