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When sixteen 8 Ω resistors are placed in parallel, the equivalent resistance is A. 2 Ω B. 16 Ω C. 0.5 Ω D. 128 Ω E. 8 Ω

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 28.10CQ

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When sixteen 8 Ω resistors are placed in parallel, the equivalent resistance is

	A.	2 Ω
	B.	16 Ω
	C.	0.5 Ω
	D.	128 Ω
	E.	8 Ω

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