Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Questions - Page 794: 8a

Answer

The equivalent resistance is $~~3R$

Work Step by Step

When resistors are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is the sum of the resistances of each resistor. Therefore, the equivalent resistance is $R+R+R$ which is $3R$
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