- #1
ongxom
- 26
- 0
Homework Statement
Calculate equivalent resistor
The Attempt at a Solution
Req=(10 series 5)//(10)//(3)//(2)//(9 series 40) series 8//(4)
I am not sure in the bolded text, is 9Ω connected serially with 40Ω.
An equivalent resistor is a single resistor that can replace a group of resistors in a circuit while maintaining the same total resistance. This concept is important because it simplifies the circuit and makes it easier to analyze and calculate values.
The equivalent resistor for resistors in series is calculated by adding the individual resistances together. This can be represented by the formula: Req = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...
The formula for calculating the equivalent resistor for resistors in parallel is: 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...
Yes, the equivalent resistor can be greater than the individual resistors in the circuit. This can happen when the resistors are in parallel, as the total resistance decreases when resistors are in parallel.
The concept of equivalent resistors is commonly used in circuit analysis and design. It allows for simplification of complex circuits and can be used to determine the overall resistance in a circuit. This is useful in applications such as electronics, electrical engineering, and physics.