4) 3 resistors are connected. R1 =10, R2 = 20 R3=40. Find the equivalent resistance if a) All of them are in parallel b) R2 and R3 are parallel and R1 is in series with them. c) R2 and R3 are series and R1 is in parallel with them. |3D d) Draw the circuit diagram by attaching them to a 6V battery. Place a Voltmeter for R2 and Ammeter for R1.

4) 3 resistors are connected. R1 =10, R2 = 20 R3=40. Find the equivalent resistance if a) All of them are in parallel b) R2 and R3 are parallel and R1 is in series with them. c) R2 and R3 are series and R1 is in parallel with them. |3D d) Draw the circuit diagram by attaching them to a 6V battery. Place a Voltmeter for R2 and Ammeter for R1.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

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