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8. Calculate the total resistance in a series circuit with a fan (3 ohms) and 3 lights (1 ohms each). 9 ohms O 12 ohms 15 ohms 06 ohms​

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Answer:

6 ohms

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

R_eq = 6 Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

In a series circuit the current is constant throughout the circuit and the resistance is the sum of all the resistances in it.

R_eq = ∑

in this case we have

R_eq = R₁1 + 3 R₂

where R₁ is the resistance of the fan and R₂ the resistance of each light, we must clarify that we will assume that the resistance of the lights does not change with temperature

let's calculate

R_eq = 3 + 3 1

R_eq = 6 Ω

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