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In the series-parallel circuit shown, V=28 V, R1=20, , R2=40, , and R3=10, . Find the total resistance seen by the source.

  1. 70,
  2. 28,
  3. 5.71,
  4. 8.57,

Answer

B. 28,

Solution

R2 and R3 are in parallel: R23=R2R3/R2+R3=(40, )(10, )/40, +10, =8, . This is in series with R1: RT=R1+R23=20, +8, =28, .

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