When Two Resistors Are Connected in Series, the Equivalent Resistance

question 35

Multiple Choice

When two resistors are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is R_s = 10 Ω. When they are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is R_p = 2.4 Ω. What are the values of the two resistances?

• A) 4.0 Ω and 6.0 Ω
• B) 5.0 Ω for both
• C) 1.0 Ω and 1.4 Ω
• D) 1.2 Ω for both
• E) 2.5 Ω and 7.5 Ω

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