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A 1 k resistor has a 5% tolerance. Between what two values can its actual resistance lie?

  1. 900, to 1,100,
  2. 995, to 1,005,
  3. 950, to 1,050,
  4. 500, to 1,500,

Answer

C. 950, to 1,050,

Solution

5% of 1000, is 50, , so the range is 1000 50: 950, to 1050, .

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