A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q351 Mark

A network of resistors consists of two 3.0 Ω resistors and three 6.0 Ω resistors. [Figure 35.1] What is the combined resistance of this network between points X and Y?

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A0.86 Ω

B1.2 Ω

C3.5 Ω

D24 Ω

✓ Correct answer

C: 3.5 Ω

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 35.

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