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A wire whose resistance is R ohms is being cut into four equal parts . If these parts are to be connected in parallel, how much is the equivalent resistance?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9FIB

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