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What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit?

What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit?-example-1
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Answer:

80

Step-by-step explanation:

User MDiesel
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Answer:

80Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

Resistance in a series circuit (when one resistor is after another in the same line) is calculated with the following equation

Total resistance = R1 + R2 + R3...Rn

Substitute in your values and solve for total resistance

Total resistance = 60 + 20 = 80Ω

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