Four 24- $\Omega$ resistors are connected in a square configuration. The resistance as measured across any one of the resistors is
A) 12 $\Omega$
B) 18 $\Omega$.
C) 24 $\Omega$.
D) 96 $\Omega$.

Question

Four 24- $\Omega$ resistors are connected in a square configuration. The resistance as measured across any one of the resistors is
A) 12  $\Omega$
B) 18  $\Omega$.
C) 24  $\Omega$.
D) 96  $\Omega$.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When measuring across one resistor in a square configuration, the other three resistors form a combination of series and parallel connections, resulting in an equivalent resistance of 18 $\Omega$.

Four 24- Ω\OmegaΩ Resistors Are Connected in a Square Configuration Ω\OmegaΩ B) 18

Four 24- $\Omega$ Resistors Are Connected in a Square Configuration $\Omega$ B) 18