What is the resultant resistance of the circuit in the image shown?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
8Ω
B
11Ω
C
4Ω
D
3.6Ω
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
First, the two 2-ohm resistors are in parallel
R\(_T\) = \(\frac{2 \times 2}{2 + 2}\) = 1 ohm
Now, the 3, 4, and 1 ohm resistors are in series
Therefore, R\(_eq\) = 3 + 4 + 1 = 8 ohms.
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