Figure 6-2 -If all of the resistors in Figure 6-2 are 4.7 k?, what is the value of R_T? A) 12.5 k? B) 9.4 k? C) 4.7 k? D) 18.8 k?

Name: Figure 6-2 -If all of the resistors in Figure 6-2 are 4.7 k?, what is the value of R T ? A) 12.5 k? B) 9.4 k? C) 4.7 k? D) 18.8 k?
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The resistors are in parallel, so the total resistance is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances. 1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 = 3/4.7k = 1/1.57k. Therefore, RT = 1.57k.

Figure 6-2 -If All of the Resistors in Figure 6-2 Are 4.7