A $2.0 - \Omega$ Resistor Is in Series with a Parallel Combination Of

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Multiple Choice

A $2.0 - \Omega$ resistor is in series with a parallel combination of $4.0 - \Omega , 6.0 - \Omega$ , and $12 - \Omega$ resistors. What is the equivalent resistance of this system?

• A) \(4.0 \Omega\)
• B) \(1.8 \Omega\)
• C) \(24 \Omega\)
• D) \(2.7 \Omega\)

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