Example of Four Parallel Resistors of 10 ohms

Four resistors are connected in a parallel configuration. Each of them has a value of 10 ohms. Find the equivalent resistance at the terminal ab.

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Solution: 

Observations:

1. The equivalent resistance of four similar resistors is always equal to 1/4 of the resistor. This trend is true in general too.

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