Question

Two resistors, R1 and R2, are

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of R₂ is equal to 24.75 ohms.

Explanation:

Given that,

Two resistors, R₁ and R₂, are  connected in parallel.

The equivalent resistance is 14.5 ohms

We need to find the value of R₂.

When two resistors are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is given by :

$\dfrac{1}{R_{eq}}=\dfrac{1}{R_1}+\dfrac{1}{R_2}\\\\\dfrac{1}{14.5}=\dfrac{1}{35}+\dfrac{1}{R_2}\\\\\dfrac{1}{R_2}=\dfrac{1}{14.5}-\dfrac{1}{35}\\\\\dfrac{1}{R_2}=0.04039\\\\R_2=\dfrac{1}{0.04039}\\\\R_2=24.75\ \Omega$

So, the value of R₂ is equal to 24.75 ohms.