Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

When the two resistors are joined in series, their total resistance is $34\,\Omega$. When the same two resistors are joined in parallel, their total resistance is $7.4\,\Omega$. What is the resistance of one resistor?

  • A$15\,\Omega$
  • B$17\,\Omega$
  • C$23\,\Omega$
  • D$27\,\Omega$

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