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A 18Ω resistance is cut into three equal parts and connected in parallel. Find the equivalent resistance of the combination.
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Answer:
2Ω
Explanation:
If a 18Ω resistance is cut into three equal parts each of the resistance will be 18Ω/3 = 6Ω
Equivalent ratio in parallel is expressed as:
1/R = 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6
1/R = 3/6
Cross multiply
3R = 6
R = 6/3
R = 2Ω
Hence the required equivalent resistance is 2Ω