Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices & Applications
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ISBN: 9780135072950
Author: Thomas L. Floyd, David Buchla
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 5, Problem 1TFQ
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To find the total conductance of parallel resistor by adding the conductance of each resistor.
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Answer to Problem 1TFQ
Given statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
Concept Used:
By using Thevnin theorem in which the resistor are being arranged in parallel
The equivalent resistance of the circuit in above given figure is given below.
The reciprocal of the resistance is known as conductance symbolize by G and is expressed as.
From the equation (1) and (2)
Hence from the equation (3) it conclude that to find the total conductance of parallel
Resistor can simply add the conductance.
Conclusion:-
Hence the given statement is true
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