Post-UTME Physics 2009 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Find the combined resistance of two wires each of resistance 8-ohms when they are connected in parallel
- A. 16-ohms
- B. 4-ohmsCorrect
- C. 20-ohms
- D. 12-ohms
Explanation
For two equal resistors in parallel: R = (8x8)/(8+8) = 64/16 = 4 ohms.
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