Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Three identical resistors are arranged between terminals P and Q in three different networks X, Y and Z, as illustrated. What is the order of increasing total resistance between P and Q, starting with the lowest?

  • A$X \rightarrow Y \rightarrow Z$
  • B$X \rightarrow Z \rightarrow Y$
  • C$Y \rightarrow X \rightarrow Z$
  • D$Y \rightarrow Z \rightarrow X$

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