You have three resistors of values 2Ω, 3Ω and 5Ω

Electricity and Magnetism (10)

You have three resistors of values 2Ω, 3Ω and 5Ω. How will you join them so that the total resistance is more than 7Ω?

  1. Draw a diagram for the arrangement.
  2. Calculate the equivalent resistance.

Answer

(i)

(ii) R = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 Ω

Exam Year: 2018