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How can three resistors of resistances 2 ohm 3 ohm and 6 ohm be connected to give a total resistance

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Step-by-step explanation:

Three resistors of resistances 2ohm,3ohm, and 6ohm respectively.

Let R1=2Ω

⇒R2=3Ω

⇒R2=6Ω

● A total resistance of 4Ω from three resistors of given resistances. Firstly, connect the two resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω in parallel to get a total resistance of 2Ω which is less than the lowest individual resistance.

●When R 2 and R 3 are connected in parallel with

R1 in series we get

⇒1/R=1/R2+1/R3

⇒1/R=1/3+1/6

⇒1/R=1/2

⇒R=2Ω

Hence, the total resistance of the circuit is 4Ω.

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