Question

The image below is a schematic of what type of circuit?

Answer 1

My best guess would be parallel because ra and rb are exactly the same

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 2 circuits that can be judged by the connection of resistors in a circuit:

1. Series circuit: These circuits are defined as the circuits in which resistors are connected in series with each other. The resultant resistance is more than the smallest resistor. The resistors are connected end-to-end with each other to form only one path for electrons to pass through the circuit.

2. Parallel circuit: These circuits are defined as the circuits in which resistors are connected in parallel with each other. The resultant resistance is less than the smallest resistor. In this circuit, the resistors are connected between the same two end of the voltage source creating multiple paths for the electrons to flow through the circuit.

Hence, the circuit given in the image is a parallel circuit.Therefore, the answer is Option 3.