RESISTORS IN PARALLEL - QUESTIONS
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1. Calculate the total resistance for the three resistors in parallel |
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The usual formula is seen opposite although it is easier to break down the calculation into two separate ones. These are similar to calculations you have attempted earlier. |
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To make the calculation easier calculate the total of the first two resistors. | |
Then, take the total of the first two resistors and perform the same calculation with the third resistor. This gives the overall total resistance. |
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2. Calculate the total resistance for the three resistors in parallel
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First calculate the total resistance of the first two resistors. |
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Then, take the total of the first two resistors and perform the same calculation with the third resistor. This gives the overall total resistance. |
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