1kΩ and 1kΩ in parallel = 500Ω
Worked answer for a 1kΩ and a 1kΩ resistor wired in parallel.
Equivalent resistance 500Ω 1kΩ and 1kΩ in parallel
| Resistor 1 (R1) | 1kΩ |
| Resistor 2 (R2) | 1kΩ |
| Connection mode | parallel |
| Formula | R = 1 / (1/R1 + 1/R2) |
| Equivalent resistance | 500Ω |
Resistors in parallel always give an equivalent resistance smaller than the smallest resistor in the group.
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