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Two resistors with values of 6.0 W and 12 W are connected in parallel. This combination is connected in series with a 4.0 W resistor. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination? a. 0.50 W c.
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Two resistors with values of 6.0 W and 12 W are connected in parallel. This combination is connected in series with a 4.0 W resistor. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination?

a.
0.50 W
c.
8.0 W
b.
2.0 W
d.
22 W

User Paddy
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8.0 W is the correct answer
User Benui
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The answer is C. 8.0

Factor in the resistors and take into account the 4.0 W connection. Then do it like you normally would with the 4.0 W included. This will give you 8.0, simple :)

Hope this helped. Have a great day!
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