Find the equivalent resistance across terminal a - b: 

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  1. 20Ω
  2. 14Ω
  3. 28Ω
  4. 7Ω

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Option 4 : 7Ω
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The simplified equivalent circuit is:

 

10Ω and 15Ω are in parallel.

6Ω and 8Ω are in series.

R = 6+8 = 14 Ω 

When two equal resistances are connected in parallel, their equivalent resistance is always the half of resistance.

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