SOLUTION: The combined resistance of two resistors in a parallel circuit is given by the formula RT=1/(1/R1+1/R2) Simplify the formula.

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Question 71573: The combined resistance of two resistors in a parallel circuit is given by the formula

RT=1/(1/R1+1/R2)


Simplify the formula.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
RT=(R1*R2)/(R1+R2)
A LITTLE EASIER TO USE THAN ALL THE FRACTIONS IN THE DENOMINATOR. :)