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Question
The equivalent resistance of a parallel combination of two resistors of 30 Ω and 60 Ω is ______________.
Options
90 Ω
2 Ω
20 Ω
1800 Ω
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Solution
The equivalent resistance of a parallel combination of two resistors of 30 Ω and 60 Ω is 20 Ω.
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