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Two resistors R1 = 3 Ω and R2 = 6 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the net resistance in the circuit?​

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Answer:

2ohms

Step-by-step explanation:

the net resistance is given by

1/R=1/R1 +1/R2,we are supposed to find R

thus by making R the subject ....

R=R1•R2/R1+R2

R=3•6/3+6

R=18/9 =2Ohms

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