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I attempted to solve the problem using the formulas I have provided above, but my answers are not matching, also I tried to search for similar problems in the internet but found nothingkuruman said:
Thank you, I will learn how to do it. I am just learning and new here, so would appreciate solution for my problem, the problem seems very unique for me as it's really challenging for me to determine whether the resistors are in parallel or in series, otherwise I wouldn't post it here.kuruman said:
We don't supply solutions, only hints and you must make and show an effort to use them. So here are some.valhakla said:
As has been explained to you several times in this thread so far, we do not give solutions to schoolwork questions. We can provide hints, ask probing questions, find mistakes, etc., but the student must do the bulk of the work on schoolwork questions. Please see the PF Rules link under INFO at the top of the page.valhakla said:
The formula for finding the equivalent resistance between two points is Req = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn, where R1, R2, ..., Rn are the individual resistances in the circuit.
In a series circuit, the equivalent resistance is simply the sum of all the individual resistances. This is because the current has only one path to flow through, so the resistances add up. Therefore, the formula for equivalent resistance in a series circuit is Req = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn.
In a parallel circuit, the equivalent resistance is always less than the smallest individual resistance. This is because the current has multiple paths to flow through, so the total resistance decreases. The formula for equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit is 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn.
No, the formula for equivalent resistance is different for series and parallel circuits. In a series circuit, the resistances add up, while in a parallel circuit, the resistances decrease. Therefore, you must use the appropriate formula for the type of circuit you are working with.
The equivalent resistance affects the overall current in a circuit by following Ohm's Law, which states that the current (I) is equal to the voltage (V) divided by the resistance (R). Therefore, as the equivalent resistance increases, the current decreases, and vice versa.
