Two resistors of 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
Q1. Two resistors of 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
Answer: 2 Ω
Explanation: For resistors in parallel, the reciprocal of the equivalent resistance equals the sum of the reciprocals: 1/R = 1/6 + 1/3 = 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2, so R = 2 Ω. In a parallel circuit, the equivalent resistance is always less than the smallest individual resistance.