QUESTION 4 1. Two resistors are identical. They can be connected in series or in parallel. If you want the smallest equivalent resistance for the combination, how should you connect them? O a. neither O b.in parallel O c. either way because both combinations have the same resistance O d. in series Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers.

QUESTION 4 1. Two resistors are identical. They can be connected in series or in parallel. If you want the smallest equivalent resistance for the combination, how should you connect them? O a. neither O b.in parallel O c. either way because both combinations have the same resistance O d. in series Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers.

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 54PE: A 0.0200- ammeter is placed in series with a 10.00- resistor in a circuit, (a) Draw a circuit...

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