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What is the total resistance in a circuit that contains three 60 ohm resistors connected in a series?

A. 20 ohms
B. 120 Ohms
C. 60 Ohms
D. 180 Ohms

User Flat
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They add.

Formula

Rt = R1 + R2 + R3

Givens

  • R1 = 60
  • R2 = 60
  • R3 = 60

Solution

Rt = 60 + 60 + 60

Rt = 180

Answer: D

User Usman Sabuwala
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