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

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The discussion centers on the classification of electrical components in a circuit diagram, specifically determining which elements are in series and which are in parallel. The original poster asserts that all elements are in parallel, supported by their reshaped diagram. Other participants confirm this interpretation, noting that the presence of a short circuit path eliminates any series connections. The consensus is that the configuration presented indeed represents a parallel circuit.

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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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