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Question 20

A student has two resistors.

One resistor has a resistance of 5.0 Ω and the other has a resistance of 50 kΩ50\text{ k}\Omega50 kΩ.

Which statement is correct?

A

When connected in parallel, the combined resistance is 4.5 Ω4.5\ \Omega4.5 Ω.

B

When connected in parallel, the combined resistance is 5.0 Ω5.0\ \Omega5.0 Ω.

C

When connected in series, the combined resistance is 4.5 Ω4.5\ \Omega4.5 Ω.

D

When connected in series, the combined resistance is 55 Ω55\ \Omega55 Ω.

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4.3.2a Series circuits Questions

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52 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2a Series circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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