Parallel Resistors Calculator

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How does the Parallel Resistors Calculator work?

Given a set of parallel resistors, this calculates the total resistance in ohms, denoted Rt
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What 1 formula is used for the Parallel Resistors Calculator?

  1. Rt = 1/(1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn)

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What 3 concepts are covered in the Parallel Resistors Calculator?

ohm
unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units
parallel resistors
Resistors where their terminals are connected to the same two nodes
resistor
a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element

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