Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Questions - Page 793: 2c

Answer

The equivalent resistance is same in all four circuits.

Work Step by Step

In each of the circuits, the Resistors $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ are in parallel. The equivalent resistance is $\frac{R_{1}R_{2}}{R_{1} + R_{2}}$. This branch is connected in series with the battery and the resistor $R_{3}$. So, the equivalent resistance is same in all four circuits.
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