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The resistance 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 8 Ω are connected in parallel. Their equivalent

resistance is
a) 10 Ω
b) 8/7 Ω
c) 7.5 Ω
d) 14 Ω

User Tmutton
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Answer:

The answer to your question is the letter B. R = 8/7 Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

R1 = 2 Ω

R2 = 4Ω

R3 = 8Ω

To calculate the total resistance use the formula

1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

-Substitution

1/R = 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8

- Look for the Greatest common factor

2 4 8 2

1 2 4 2

1 2 2

1

The GCF = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8

-Sum up the fractions

1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 = (4 + 2 + 1) / 8

= 7/8

-Find R

1/R = 7/8 then, R = 8/7 Ω

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