Four resistors, each of resistance 8Ω, are joined in parallel and connected to a 24V battery.
(a) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the four–resistor parallel network.
(b) Compare this equivalent resistance with the resistance of a single 8Ω resistor and explain the reason for any difference.
(c) If a fifth 8Ω resistor is added in parallel, determine the new equivalent resistance and comment on the trend you observe.
a. Calculate the equivalent resistance of four 8Ω resistors connected in parallel.
b. Compare this equivalent resistance with 8Ω and explain why the two values differ.
c. If a fifth 8Ω resistor is added in parallel, determine the new equivalent resistance and comment on the trend.