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Five resistors are positioned on a protoboard as shown in Figure 6-3. Show the wiring required to connect all of the resistors in parallel between A and B. Draw a schematic and label each of the resistors with its value.
Figure 6-3
Related Problem How could the circuit wiring be simplified if R2 is removed?
Draw the simplified wiring diagram of the circuit when the resistor
Explanation of Solution
Discussion:
Refer to Figure 6-3 in the textbook for the five resistors in a proto board.
Consider the resistor
The schematic of wiring diagram to connect the resistors
Conclusion:
Thus, the simplified wiring diagram is drawn when
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