Three resistors take the shape of a triangle, one resistor in each leg. Resistance in one leg is 4 ohms, 6 ohms in a second leg, and a third leg 10 ohms. Connecting an ohm-meter across the 10-ohm resistor will show the equivalent resistance to be
A) 1.4 ohms.
B) 5 ohms.
C) 6.7 ohms.
D) greater than 6.7 ohms.
Answer: B
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