ICSE Class 10 Physics 2020 Solved Paper

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Question : 21
Total: 67
Calculate the total resistance across AB:
Solution:  
The resistors 3Ω and 6Ω are in parallel. If their equivalent resistance is Rp, then
‌‌
1
Rp
=‌
1
3
+‌
1
6

‌‌
1
Rp
=‌
2+1
6
=‌
3
6

‌‌
1
Rp
=‌
1
2

or Rp=2Ω
Now, Rp and 5Ω are in series,
So, R s‌=2+5
‌=7Ω
Thus the total resistance across AB=7Ω
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