A circuit of four elements. Which are in series and which are in parallel?

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The discussion revolves around identifying which elements in a provided circuit diagram are in series and which are in parallel. The original poster believes that all elements are in parallel, as indicated by their reshaped diagram. They express uncertainty about this interpretation, noting that it seems unconventional. Other participants agree, suggesting that the circuit's configuration indeed lacks any series connections due to the short circuit path. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately analyzing circuit layouts for proper classification.
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I basically have this diagram:
[PLAIN]http://www.tinyimg.org/images/595physic144.png

The problem asks "which of the elements are in series and which of the elements are in parallel?"

I WANT to say that they are ALL in parallel with each other and none are in series, but I've never seen anything like that before. I tried re-shaping the diagram and I got this:

[PLAIN]http://www.tinyimg.org/images/550physic144attempt.png

Am I wrong about this, because that looks like they're all in parallel to me?
 
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siylence said:
I basically have this diagram:
[PLAIN]http://www.tinyimg.org/images/595physic144.png

The problem asks "which of the elements are in series and which of the elements are in parallel?"

I WANT to say that they are ALL in parallel with each other and none are in series, but I've never seen anything like that before. I tried re-shaping the diagram and I got this:

[PLAIN]http://www.tinyimg.org/images/550physic144attempt.png

Am I wrong about this, because that looks like they're all in parallel to me?

That's the answer I would give. The short circuit path around the outside pretty much removes and "series" paths that I can see.

Welcome to the PF, BTW.
 
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That's what I was thinking.

And thank you, I plan on being active in the forums.
 
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