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Homework Statement
3 identical resistors..give the equivalent resistance of the circuit.?
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To calculate the equivalent resistance, first determine the resistance value of one resistor. Then, use the formula R = R1 + R2 + R3, where R1, R2, and R3 are the resistance values of the three identical resistors. This will give you the total resistance of the circuit.
Yes, as long as the resistors are identical and have the same resistance value, you can use any type of resistors to calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
Finding the equivalent resistance allows us to simplify the circuit and make it easier to analyze. It also helps us determine the total amount of current flowing through the circuit.
No, as long as the resistors are connected in parallel or series, you can use the same formula to calculate the equivalent resistance.
The equivalent resistance of a circuit with identical resistors will decrease as the number of resistors increases in series. In parallel, the equivalent resistance will decrease as the number of resistors decreases.