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A 24 volt battery is connected to a 3Ω resistor and a 5Ω resistor only series. What is the total resistance?

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Answer: 8Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

Voltage of battery = 24 volts

R1 = 3Ω

R2 = 5Ω

Total resistance = ?

Since the resistors are connected in series, the total resistance (Rtotal) of the circuit is the sum of each resistance.

i.e Rtotal = R1 + R2

Rtotal = 3Ω + 5Ω = 8Ω

Thus, the total resistance is 8Ω

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