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A circuit contains two resistors connected in parallel. The value of R1 is 2,000 and the value of R2 is

4,200 . What is the total resistance in this circuit?

A2,709
B6,200
C1,355
D987

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For any two resistors in Parallel you can use the formula for total resistance as;

R total   =  Product / Sum

Rt    =  (R₁R₂) / (R₁+ R₂)          R₁ = 2000,  R₂ = 4200

Rt =  (2000*4200) / (2000 + 4200)   Use calculator.

     =  1354.8

Total resistance = 1355    C.

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