Consider a series combination of 2 resistances. 25 Ω 30 Ω What is the equivalent resistance? 1. 55 Ω 2. 1.2 Ω 3. 0.83 Ω 4. 5 Ω  (part 2 of 2) Consider a parallel combination of the same resistors.  25 Ω 30 Ω What is the equivalent resistance?

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Please complete all parts, each part is needed in order to complete the next question. The parts correaltes with eachother.

(part 1 of 2)

Consider a series combination of 2 resistances.

25 Ω

30 Ω

What is the equivalent resistance?
1. 55 Ω
2. 1.2 Ω
3. 0.83 Ω
4. 5 Ω 

(part 2 of 2)

Consider a parallel combination of the same
resistors. 

25 Ω

30 Ω

What is the equivalent resistance?
1. More than 30 Ω
2. Between 25 and 30 Ω
3. Less than 25 Ω
4. More information is needed

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