Question

Three 5 ohm resistors are connected in parallel .Calculate the resultant resistance:

Answer 1

Answer:

5/3

Explanation: Let Reff be the resultant resistance

1/Reff= 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

Here R1=R2=R3=5

Therefore, 1/Reff= 1/5+1/5+1/5=3/5

                  Reff=5/3