Concept explainers
(a)
The equivalent resistance of
(a)
Answer to Problem 18SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The resistance of the first resistor is
The resistance of the second resistor is
Formula used:
The expression for equivalent resistance in series is written as:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for equivalent resistance in series.
Substitute
Conclusion:
The equivalent resistance is
(b)
The equivalent resistance of
(b)
Answer to Problem 18SP
Solution:
The equivalent resistance is
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The resistance of the first resistor is
The resistance of the second resistor is
Formula used:
The expression for equivalent resistance in parallel is written as:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for equivalent resistance in parallel.
Substitute
Conclusion:
The equivalent resistance is
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