Rankers Physics

Combination of Resistors: Practice Problem & Solution

The resistance of two conductors in series is 40 Ω and this becomes 7.5 Ω in parallel, the resistances of conductors are:
20 Ω, 20 Ω
10 Ω, 30 Ω
15 Ω, 25 Ω
18 Ω, 22 Ω

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