By using only two resistors, r1 and r2, a student is able to obtain resistances of 3 ω, 4 ω, 12 ω, and 16 ω. the values of r1 and r2 (in ohms) are:

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Jaliyah

5 June, 17:24

By using only two resistors, r1 and r2, a student is able to obtain resistances of 3 ω, 4 ω, 12 ω, and 16 ω. the values of r1 and r2 (in ohms) are:

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Rhett Lambert · Answer 1

The values of r1 and r2 are 4 ohms and 12 ohms.

Putting 4 ohms and 12 ohms in parallel gives 3 ohms.

Putting 4 ohms and 12 ohms in series gives 16 ohms.