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Five 16 resistors are connected in series across a 120 v generator. what is the equivalent resistance of the circuit?

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Resistors in series just add.

r + r + r + r + r = R
each r = 16
16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 = R
R = 80

The equivalent resistance = 80
User Mikhail Stepanov
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