Calculate Equivalent Resistance in an Equilateral Triangle Electric Circuit

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the equivalent resistance of three 66.0 Ω resistors arranged in an equilateral triangle configuration. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the request to find the resistance between any two points of the triangle.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants inquire about potential series or parallel combinations of the resistors, with some suggesting that the configuration may involve a delta arrangement.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the circuit configuration and the relationships between the resistors. Some guidance has been offered regarding the types of combinations to consider, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

The original poster indicates a lack of understanding about what is being asked, which may affect their ability to engage with the problem effectively. There is also mention of needing to find equivalent resistance through a combination of series and parallel arrangements.

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Homework Statement


Three 66.0 Ω resistors are connected across the sides of an equilateral triangle ABC as shown in the figure.
What is the equivalent resistance between any two points AB, BC, AC of this circuit?



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The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand. They give me a triangle with the same resistance at each point, and there asking for the resistance between any of the two points
 
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Do you see any series or parallel combinations you could make?
 
xcvxcvvc said:
Do you see any series or parallel combinations you could make?
Series
 
jmatthews1991 said:
Series

Well, make them! What problems are you having? Show some work and ask questions.
 
I can't show any work because I don't understand what I am being asked to find. If there series, to find the equivalent resistance you just add them because there series
 
jmatthews1991 said:
I can't show any work because I don't understand what I am being asked to find. If there series, to find the equivalent resistance you just add them because there series

you need to find the equivalent resistance by making one series and one parallel combination (after the series one).
 
Is this a delta of resistors by chance? Something like: /_\ with a resistor on each wire of the delta?
 

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