What is the total resistance of the two resistors connected in parallel, as shown in the diagram, when R1 = 46 Ohms and R2 = 52

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Ohms?

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Eva8 [605] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-05T19:43:34+03:00

<h3><u>Answer;</u></h3>

<u>= 24.408 Ohms</u>

<h3><u>Explanation</u>;</h3>

The two resistors connected in parallel, therefore to calculate the effective or total resistance we use the formula;

1/Rt = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂

= 1/52 + 1/46

Total resistance = (52 × 46) ÷ (52+46)

<u>= 24.408 Ohms</u>