MDCAT Physics MCQ #470

A wire of resistance 8 ohms is bent to form a circle. What is the resistance between two diametrically opposite points?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #470

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A wire of resistance 8 ohms is bent to form a circle. What is the resistance between two diametrically opposite points?

    • A) 2 ohms
    • B) 4 ohms
    • C) 8 ohms
    • D) 16 ohms

    Answer: 2 ohms

    Explanation: Two 4-ohm resistances in parallel give R_eq = 4*4/(4+4) = 2 ohms.