What is causing the ohmeter to show 26 ohms in this circuit?

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The discussion centers on the measurement of 26 ohms displayed by an ohmmeter in a circuit involving two bulbs and a fuse. Each bulb has a resistance of 26 ohms, while the fuse contributes a negligible resistance of 0.3 ohms. The measurement is taken between two black wires, indicating that the total resistance observed is primarily due to the bulbs. The mention of "DEMO" suggests that the circuit may be set up for demonstration purposes, which could affect the readings.

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why is the ohmeter showing 26 ohms here? there is virtually no path for the current to flow from the black lead to the red lead.
 

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It is not clear to me just where your measurement points are. What is the resistance of a bulb?
 
im measuring the resistance btw the 2 black wires, each bulb has a resistance of 26 ohms, also the fuse has a resistance of 0.3 ohms.
 
Maybe it is because it is "DEMO".
 

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