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There are three sources of resistence in a parallel circuit two of them are rated at 20 ohms the other 10 ohms what is the circuits total resistance?
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∙ 14y ago
The total resistance is 5 ohms. Scroll down to related links and look at "Parallel Resistance Calculator".
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What two circuits one series and one parallel use light bulbs to provide resistance. Both circuits have the same number of light bulbs?
Series circuit gives higher resistance compared to parallel circuit.
Is the sum of the resistance in a parallel circuit always excessds the total resistance in a circuit?
Not sure what you mean. The equivalent (total) resistance in a parallel circuit is less than any individual resistance.
What is a fact for parallel circuits for kids?
A parallel circuit is a circuit that takes both legs to make a load.
What is the equivalent resistance of the parallel circuit you have connected?
In principle, it is infinite. I have not connected a parallel circuit in ages.
Why are resistances parallel to short circuits neglected in a circuit?
You can consider a short circuit to be a resistor with R=0 Ohms. It is then clear by the equation for calculation of parallel resistance that the combined resistance of a resistor in parallel to a short circuit is 0. Consider the following example with R1= 1k Ohms and R2= 0 Ohms: Rtotal = R1*R2 / (R1+R2) = R1*0 / R1 = 0 Ohms.
What is advantage of a parallel circuit?
Parallel circuits have a higher current and a lower resistance.
Are parallel circuits like series circuits?
They are not exactly the same. A series circuit is one complete circuit with not other pathways. A parallel circuit is a complete circuit with multiple pathways . The resistance of a parallel circuit is completely different from the resistance of a series circuit. Therefore, this affects the voltage and the current produced,
What two circuits one series and one parallel use light bulbs to provide resistance. Both circuits have the same number of light bulbs?
Series circuit gives higher resistance compared to parallel circuit.
Which of the statements concerning parallel circuits is NOT true?
D. The total resistance is equal to the lowest resistance in the circuit
How many circuits in the parallel circuit?
parallel circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths.The circuits in a parallel circuits there are two or more circuits.
How does voltage and resistance behave in a series and a parallel circuit?
The current through each resistor is equal to the voltage across it divided by its resistance for series and parallel circuits.
What is the parallel disadvantage circuit?
There are three disadvantages of parallel circuits. These include the fact that they have complex resistance, voltage that is limited, and a current that varies.
What type of circuit has little to no resistance and will usually blow a fuse?
there are three types of circuits. Series,parallel,parallel-series. Series circuits usually are involved with dimming lights, and blown fuses.
There are three sources of resistance in a parallel circuit. two of them are rated at 20 ohms the other at 10 ohms. what is the circuits total resistance?
5 ohms
What is the parallell circuit?
There are three disadvantages of parallel circuits. These include the fact that they have complex resistance, voltage that is limited, and a current that varies.
What is the hypothesis for parallel circuits?
Using a parallel circuit energy can be transferred through a parallel circuit.
What type of circuit allows part of the circuit to be switched off?
A parallel circuit.
