A 16 ohms loudspeaker and an 8 ohms loudspeaker are connected in parallel across a terminals of an amplifier. Assuming the speakers behave as resistors, calculate the total resistance of the two speakers

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Dear student,
8 ohms in parallel with 16 ohms.

Use the MAD rule (Multiply, Add, Divide)..

$M . . . . 8 \times 16 = 128 A . . . . 8 + 16 = 24 D . . . . . 128 / 24 = 5.33 o h m s$

Equivalent resistance is 5.33 ohms
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A 16 ohms loudspeaker and an 8 ohms loudspeaker are connected in parallel across a terminals of an amplifier. Assuming the speakers behave as resistors, calculate the total resistance of the two speakers

Dear student, 8 ohms in parallel with 16 ohms. Use the MAD rule (Multiply, Add, Divide).. M....8×16 =128 A.... 8+16 = 24 D..... 128/24 = 5.33ohms Equivalent resistance is 5.33 ohms Regards

Dear student,
8 ohms in parallel with 16 ohms.

Use the MAD rule (Multiply, Add, Divide)..

$M . . . . 8 \times 16 = 128 A . . . . 8 + 16 = 24 D . . . . . 128 / 24 = 5.33 o h m s$

Equivalent resistance is 5.33 ohms
Regards