Two Unknown Resistors a and B Are Connected Together

question 28

Multiple Choice

Two unknown resistors A and B are connected together. When they are connected in series their combined resistance is 15 Ω. When they are connected in parallel, their combined resistance is 3.3 Ω. What are the resistances of A and B?

• A)15 Ω and 5 Ω
• B)5 Ω and 10 Ω
• C)2.5 Ω and 5 Ω
• D)32Ω and 20 Ω
• E)10 Ω and 30Ω

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