How will you connect three resistors of 2Ω, 3Ω and 5Ω respectively so as to obtain a resultant resistance of 2.5 Ω? Draw the diagram to show the arrangement.

Question

How will you connect three resistors of 2&#x3A9;, 3&#x3A9; and 5&#x3A9; respectively so as to obtain a resultant resistance of 2.5 &#x3A9;? Draw the diagram to show the arrangement.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Resistor 2 and 3 ohm are connected in series, 5 ohm resistance is connected parallel to 2 and 3 ohm.

Thus the resultant resistance will be 2.5 ohm