Answer:
51 Ω.
Explanation:
We'll begin by calculating the equivalent resistance of R₁ and R₃. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistor 1 (R₁) = 40 Ω
Resistor 3 (R₃) = 70.8 Ω
Equivalent Resistance of R₁ and R₃ (R₁ₙ₃) =?
Since the two resistors are in parallel connection, their equivalent can be obtained as follow:
R₁ₙ₃ = R₁ × R₃ / R₁ + R₃
R₁ₙ₃ = 40 × 70.8 / 40 + 70.8
R₁ₙ₃ = 2832 / 110.8
R₁ₙ₃ = 25.6 Ω
Finally, we shall determine the equivalent resistance of the group. This can be obtained as follow:
Equivalent Resistance of R₁ and R₃ (R₁ₙ₃) = 25.6 Ω
Resistor 2 (R₂) = 25.4 Ω
Equivalent Resistance (Rₑq) =?
Rₑq = R₁ₙ₃ + R₂ (series connection)
Rₑq = 25.6 + 25.4
Rₑq = 51 Ω
Therefore, the equivalent resistance of the group is 51 Ω.
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