If two conductor wires of resistances 6 ohms and 4 ohms are connected in parallel combination, what will be the equivalent resistance of the combination?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Current Electricity
02 Mark
2022
For parallel Combination: {1\over R_{eq}} = {1\over R_1} + {1\over R_2}
or, {1\over R_{eq}} = {1\over 6} + {1\over 4}
or, {1\over R_{eq}} = {2 + 3\over 12}
or, Req = 2.4 Ω
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