What does these mathematic simbol meens?

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Hi.

It means that you have a 1k ohm resistor in parallel with a 2k ohm resistor.
To calculate parallel resistors use 1/R=1/R1+1/R2+ ... +1/Rn.
For just two resistors you can use R=R1*R2/(R1+R2).
So you equation reads 15/(2000 + (1000*2000)/(1000 + 2000))=0.005625
Hope this helps.
 
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1. What does the symbol "∑" mean in mathematics?

The symbol "∑" is called the summation symbol. It is used to represent the sum of a series of numbers or terms. For example, the expression ∑n from n=1 to 5 would mean the sum of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

2. What is the meaning of the symbol "√" in mathematics?

The symbol "√" is called the radical symbol or square root symbol. It is used to indicate the square root of a number. For example, √25 would mean the square root of 25, which is 5.

3. How is the symbol "π" used in mathematics?

The symbol "π" is called pi and is a mathematical constant. It is used to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159.

4. What does the symbol "≤" mean in mathematical equations?

The symbol "≤" is called the less than or equal to symbol. It is used to compare two numbers and indicates that the first number is less than or equal to the second number. For example, 2 ≤ 5 would mean that 2 is less than or equal to 5.

5. What is the significance of the symbol "∠" in geometry?

The symbol "∠" is called the angle symbol and is used in geometry to represent an angle. It is typically followed by three letters, such as ∠ABC, indicating the angle formed by the points A, B, and C. The angle is measured in degrees or radians.

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