Resistors in series and parallel

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Start date Apr 20, 2011
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Parallel Resistors Series

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The discussion revolves around calculating the equivalent resistance of resistors in series and parallel. The user successfully calculated the resistance of a parallel connection, arriving at 11K ohms. They then added this to a 27K ohm resistor in series, resulting in a total equivalent resistance of 38K ohms. The solution was confirmed as correct by other participants in the thread. Overall, the calculations for combining resistors in series and parallel were validated.

Apr 20, 2011

logearav

1. Homework Statement [/b
I have been asked to find the equivalent resistance for the given attachment.

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first, i solved the parallel connection and the answer is 11K and now this 11K in series with 27K, so the answer is 38K
Am i right?

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Apr 20, 2011

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Yes, That's correct !

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