Physics - E&M: Ch 41.3(4 of 27) Resistors in Parallel-3 NOTE ERROR AT END Rt = 30/31 ohms (inverse)

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Channel: Michel van Biezen · 2018 · Education

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In this video I will explain when 3 resistors are connected in parallel the current, or charges, will have a choice to flow through R1, R2, or R3. The more paths the smaller the total resistance. The equivalent, or total, resistance is 1/R(total)=1/R1+1/R2+1/R3.

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