The figure given below shows three resistors:
Their combined resistance is :

$(a) 1 \frac{5}{7} Ω (b) 14 Ω (c) 6 \frac{2}{3} Ω (d) 7 \frac{1}{2}$

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Solution

d) 2 and 6 in parallel gives = 1.5 ohm

1.5 and 6 in series gives = 7.5 ohm

$7 \frac{1}{2}$

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The figure given below shows three resistors:
Their combined resistance is :

$(a) 1 \frac{5}{7} Ω (b) 14 Ω (c) 6 \frac{2}{3} Ω (d) 7 \frac{1}{2}$

d) 2 and 6 in parallel gives = 1.5 ohm

1.5 and 6 in series gives = 7.5 ohm

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