Two resistance are in the ratio 1:4. if these are connected in parallel, their total resistance becomes 20 ohm. Find the value of each resistance
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To solve the problem, we need to find the values of two resistances, R1 and R2, given that their ratio is 1:4 and their total resistance when connected in parallel is 20 ohms.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Define the resistances based on the ratio**:
Since the ratio of the two resistances R1 and R2 is 1:4, we can express them as:
\[
R1 = x \quad \text{and} \quad R2 = 4x
...
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