Question

A given resistance R is cut into 2 equal parts. The resistance of each part is?

• A. 2R
• B. R/4
• C. R
• D. R/2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. R/2

When resistance R is halved, each part has a resistance of R/2. Resistance of each part is R/2. Resultant resistance R' is given by 1/R' = 2/R+2/R R'=R/4.