19 SECTION C – Module P6 10 Sylvia builds circuits using some resistors. (a) She arranges the resistors in series. 1
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She calculates the total resistance of the resistors in series to be 11 Ω. Sylvia arranges the resistors in parallel. 21
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How does this parallel arrangement affect the total resistance compared with the series arrangement? ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
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Calculate the total resistance of this parallel arrangement. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... answer ............................... Ω
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