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How to calculate total resistance?

 
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Jul17-11, 06:56 AM   #1
 

How to calculate total resistance?


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Find the total resistances of the arrangement below.
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3. The attempt at a solution

For first diagram: add 6ohm and 1.5ohm then calculate total resistance through parallel

For second diagram: calculate total resistance for parallel and add 1.5ohm
 
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Jul17-11, 07:02 AM   #2

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3. The attempt at a solution

For first diagram: add 6ohm and 1.5ohm then calculate total resistance through parallel

For second diagram: calculate total resistance for parallel and add 1.5ohm
It is all right so far, go ahead.

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Jul17-11, 07:05 AM   #3
 
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It is all right so far, go ahead.

ehild
So am I right?
 
Jul17-11, 08:28 AM   #4

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How to calculate total resistance?


Yes, complete the calculations.

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Jul17-11, 08:36 AM   #5
 
Okay, Thanks!
 
Jul17-11, 09:20 AM   #6
 
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