Exam Question
Derive the formula for Total resistance of a circuit containing 3 resistors in
(a)Series (8)
(b) Parallel (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MET
📅 Sep 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Total Resistance for Resistors in Series
#### Principle
When resistors are connected in series, the total resistance of the circuit is the algebraic sum of the individual resistances. This derivation is based on Ohm's Law and the understanding that for a series circuit:
1. The current flowing through each component is the same.
#### Principle
When resistors are connected in series, the total resistance of the circuit is the algebraic sum of the individual resistances. This derivation is based on Ohm's Law and the understanding that for a series circuit:
1. The current flowing through each component is the same.
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