FIGURE 21-14
-A number of resistors are connected across points A and B as shown in Figure 21-14. What is the equivalent resistance between points A and B?
A) 4 Ω
B) 6 Ω
C) 8 Ω
D) 10 Ω
E) 12 Ω

Question

FIGURE 21-14 
-A number of resistors are connected across points A and B as shown in Figure 21-14. What is the equivalent resistance between points A and B?
A) 4 Ω 
B) 6 Ω 
C) 8 Ω 
D) 10 Ω 
E) 12 Ω

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equivalent resistance of resistors in parallel is less than the smallest resistor in the group. Without the figure, assuming typical configurations, 8 Ω is a reasonable equivalent resistance for a combination of resistors.

FIGURE 21-14 -A Number of Resistors Are Connected Across Points a and Points