Three identical manganin wires

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Three identical manganin wires, each of resistance 4 Ω4\,\Omega, are available. (i) Show how you would connect these wires to obtain an effective resistance of 6 Ω6\,\Omega. (ii) Verify your answer by calculating the equivalent resistance of the arrangement.

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