Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
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Two resistors arc to be combined to form an equivalent resistance of 1,000 £2. The resistors are taken from available stock on hand as acquired over the years. Readily available are two common resistors rated at 500±50fl and two common resistors rated at 2,000 ft ±5%. What combination of resistors (series or parallel) would provide the smaller uncertainty in an equivalent 1,000(2 resistance?
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