What color code on the first three bands is needed for the resistance? $0.74 \Omega$
A) First band Second band Third band
Gold yellow violet
B) First band Second band Third band
Violet violet gold
C) First band Second band Third band
Yellow yellow silver
D) First band Second band Third band
Yellow violet gold
E) First band Second band Third band
Violet yellow silver

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The color code for a resistor is based on the significant figures and the multiplier. For $0.74 \Omega$, the significant figures are 7 (violet) and 4 (yellow), and the multiplier for $0.01$ (to make it $0.74$) is silver. Thus, the correct sequence is violet, yellow, silver.

What Color Code on the First Three Bands Is Needed 0.74Ω0.74 \Omega0.74Ω

What Color Code on the First Three Bands Is Needed $0.74 \Omega$