Question 9
Current ElectricityWhat is the resistance of the circuit shown in Fig. 2
- A.4 Ω
- B.11 Ω
- C.19/5 Ω
- D.17/4 Ω
- E.8 Ω
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (8 Ω)
Explanation
The two 2 Ω resistors in parallel give 1 Ω; adding 3 Ω and 4 Ω in series gives 1 + 3 + 4 = 8 Ω.