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Question
Calculate the combined resistance in the given case:
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Solution
Given: R1= 500 Ω
R2 = 1 k Ω = 1000 Ω
From the given circuit diagram,
R = R1 + R2
R = 500 + 1000
R = 1500 Ω
∴ The combined resistance in the given case is 1500 Ω.
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