How Can I Solve a Physics Problem with Poor Instruction?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem related to electrical circuits, specifically focusing on calculating current and voltages across resistors using Kirchhoff's laws. The original poster expresses confusion due to inadequate instructional support from their teacher.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants inquire about the specific calculations the original poster wishes to perform and suggest applying Kirchhoff's laws. There is a focus on understanding the setup of the problem and the resistance values involved.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants asking clarifying questions and offering guidance on potential approaches. The original poster has shared their confusion regarding the lack of examples in their handout, indicating a need for further exploration of the topic.

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The original poster mentions that their instructional materials do not provide examples or methods, which contributes to their uncertainty about how to proceed with the problem.

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Hi I am doing physics. I am totally lost..lol..My teacher is not very good at all and never shows any methods for any calculations, he jumps strait to the answers…. I really need some help with a question, I don’t have a clue as to what method I need to take to solve the question?...is there any chance sum1 can help me as I don’t know where to start with it?...I have set up the question as an attachment and if you could help me I would be VERY grateful….thanks…!
 

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What do you wish to calculate? If it is the current, then if you know Kirchoff's laws, apply them.
 
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Find the current flowing and the voltages developed across each of the reistors in the circuit?...ive been given a handout on kirchhoffs laws but it doesn't say how to use them, it doesn't have any examples of how to work them just answers?..im lost..lol
 
what's the resistance at the bottom ?
 
resistance at the bottom is 1
 

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