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In the parallel circuit shown, V=48 V, R1=36, , R2=22, , and R3=80, . Find the total (equivalent) resistance.
- 138,
- 46,
- 23.33,
- 11.66,
Answer
D. 11.66,
Solution
1Req=1/36, +1/22, +1/80, . This gives Req=11.66, .
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