A 4-Ohm Resistor Is Connected in Parallel with a 6-Ohm

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 4-ohm resistor is connected in parallel with a 6-ohm resistor.This combination produces an equivalent resistance of

• A)2)4 ohms.
• B)4 ohms.
• C)5 ohms.
• D)5)5 ohms.
• E)10 ohms.

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