Question

What is the total resistance of the two resistors connected in parallel, as shown in the diagram, when R1 = 46 Ohms and R2 = 52 Ohms?

Answer 1

Answer;

= 24.408 Ohms

Explanation;

The two resistors connected in parallel, therefore to calculate the effective or total resistance we use the formula;

1/Rt = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂

      = 1/52 + 1/46

Total resistance = (52 × 46) ÷ (52+46)

                           = 24.408 Ohms