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The four resistors 5Ω, 15Ω 3Ω and 30Ω are connected in parallel and connected to the circuit. What is the equivalent resistance of this res
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Answer: 1.58Ω
Explanation:
R1 = 5Ω
R2 = 15Ω
R3 = 3Ω
R4 = 30Ω
The equivalent resistance of the resistor connection (Rtotal) of the four resistors connected in parallel is obtained by adding the reciprocal of each resistance.
i.e 1/Rtotal = (1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 +1/R4)
1/Rtotal = (1/5Ω + 1/15Ω + 1/3Ω + 1/30Ω)
Make 30Ω the lowest common multiple
1/Rtotal = (6 + 2 + 10 + 1)/30Ω
1/Rtotal = 19/30Ω
To get the value of Rtotal, cross multiply
1 x 30Ω = Rtotal x 19
30Ω = Rtotal x 19
Rtotal = 30Ω/19
Rtotal = 1.58Ω
Thus, the equivalent resistance of this resistor connection is 1.58Ω