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Undergrad Non-Linear Infinite Resistor Ladder
Yes, you are right, very stupid mistake on my side. When I realized it, I decided to simulate the circuit (100 stages) with a Matlab/Octave script, changing the resistance at infinity (far right), and I got this graph: It shows that the input resistance can go from about 1.1 (short) to about...- lrg
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- Forum: Electromagnetism
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Undergrad Non-Linear Infinite Resistor Ladder
Yes, it is very different, but I think the numerical evaluation above is misleading, because it starts with ##r = 10^{n+1}##, which means that the infinite ladder to the right of the last vertical resistor is completely cut off, which is the worst thing to do. If we start with ##r=0## (still...- lrg
- Post #30
- Forum: Electromagnetism
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Undergrad Non-Linear Infinite Resistor Ladder
Hello everyone, I think the exact value should be $$R_{\infty} = \sqrt{26} - 4 = 1.099019513592785,$$ that is the solution of the equation $$ x = 1+ \frac{1}{\frac{1}{1}+\frac{10}{x}},$$ or $$x^2+8x-10 = 0,$$ since the equivalent resistance at the right of the first vertical resistor is equal...- lrg
- Post #28
- Forum: Electromagnetism