Three resistors take the shape of a triangle, one resistor in each leg. Resistance in one leg is 4 ohms, in a second leg is 6 ohms, and third leg is 10 ohms. A measurement of resistance 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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