Analyzing Parallel and Series Circuits to Find Wraparound Voltage

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The discussion focuses on analyzing a circuit to determine the voltage at the wraparound (WA) point after resistor R1. Participants clarify that resistors R3 and R4 are in series, while resistors R1 and R2 are in parallel with R3 and R4. The suggestion to redraw the circuit for clarity emphasizes the importance of visualizing connections to a common ground for accurate voltage calculations.

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I need to find the voltage seen by the wraparound (WA) after R1, but I'm not really sure what's in parallel or series.

When I redraw the circuit I get voltage sources in parallel. So far I think r4 and r3 are in series together. r1 and r2 are parallel along with the r4 and r3 .

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/59571528.png/

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Looks like homework. Hint: redraw ckt so R2 R3 and R4 all attach to same common ground.
 

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