Resistors in Combination: in the Circuit Shown in the Figure

question 31

Multiple Choice

Resistors in combination: In the circuit shown in the figure, an ideal ohmmeter is connected across ab with the switch S open. All the connecting leads have negligible resistance. The reading of the ohmmeter will be closest to

• A) 7.5 Ω.
• B) 10 Ω.
• C) 30 Ω.
• D) 40 Ω.
• E) 60 Ω.

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