16 - chapter28-question34 A total resistance of 6.00 is to be produced by connecting an unknown resistance to a 15.00 resistance What must be the value of the unknown resistance in ohms, and should it be connected in series or im parallel? Option1 Option2 Option3 Optione Options 10, in parallel 4, in parallel 6, in series 8, in parallel 11, in series a) Option3 2011 b) Option4 Option2 d) Option1

16 - chapter28-question34 A total resistance of 6.00 is to be produced by connecting an unknown resistance to a 15.00 resistance What must be the value of the unknown resistance in ohms, and should it be connected in series or im parallel? Option1 Option2 Option3 Optione Options 10, in parallel 4, in parallel 6, in series 8, in parallel 11, in series a) Option3 2011 b) Option4 Option2 d) Option1

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

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