Find the total resistance of two resistors in series if R1 = 400 Ω and R2 = 800 Ω
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Find the total resistance of two resistors in series if R1 = 400 Ω and R2 = 800 Ω
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Two resistors and are connected in series. The values of the resistances are and respectively.
We need to determine the total resistance of the series connection.
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