Fermi
·
Concept Library
·
Courses
·
Books
·
Problems
·
Simulations
·
Math Wiki
·
High School
Fermi
›
Problems
Two resistors of each are first connected
PHYSICS · Subjective · GCSE · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
Two resistors of
5
Ω
5\,\Omega
5
Ω
each are first connected (i) in series and (ii) in parallel between the same two terminals. Which arrangement gives lower total resistance? State your reason.
Related theory
Resistors in Parallel
Resistor Networks
Electric Circuits
Electricity
Resistance: geometry and temperature dependence
Current Electricity
Combination of resistances
Browse the problem library