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Five 2.0-ω resistors are connected as shown in the figure. what is the equivalent resistance of this combination between points a and b?

User Joel Hinz
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If resistors are connected in series then total resistance=2+2+2+2+2
=10 watt
if connected in parallel then total resistance,1/R=1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2
1/R=5/2
So R=2/5
R=0.4w
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