A Three Branch Parallel Circuit Has Resistors of 27 Ω

question 13

Multiple Choice

A three branch parallel circuit has resistors of 27 Ω , 56 Ω , and 15 Ω . What is the total resistance?

• A) 9.64 Ω
• B) 98 Ω
• C) 18.22 Ω
• D) 8.23 Ω

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