Calculate resistance with a silver plate in circuit

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The discussion revolves around calculating the resistance in a circuit that includes a silver plate. Participants are exploring the properties of silver as a conductor and the implications of assuming it to be an insulator.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are questioning the assumptions made about the silver plate's conductivity and its impact on the calculated resistance values. There are attempts to clarify the reasoning behind different resistance outcomes based on varying assumptions.

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Some participants have provided calculations and expressed uncertainty about their correctness. There is an ongoing exploration of the assumptions regarding the silver plate's properties, with some guidance offered on showing working to clarify misunderstandings.

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There is mention of specific resistance values and calculations, but the discussion lacks consensus on the correct interpretation of the circuit setup and the role of the silver plate.

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Here is the question that a circuit with silver plate, i though silver plate will act as conductor but I can't the answer 1.333. If i assume it as insulator, i will get the answer 1.3333... why? Thanks for your help in advance.

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lelon said:
Here is the question that a circuit with silver plate, i though silver plate will act as conductor but I can't the answer 1.333. If i assume it as insulator, i will get the answer 1.3333... why?
Why not? The electronics is different so you should get different answers.
If you want to know why you get those particular results, you will have to show your working.
 
lelon said:
Here is the question that a circuit with silver plate, i though silver plate will act as conductor but I can't the answer 1.333. If i assume it as insulator, i will get the answer 1.3333... why? Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi lelon.

Of your 3 answers, two are wrong. Show your working and I think you will discover why B is not the correct answer.
 
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Simon Bridge and NascentOxygen, from what i do is assume silver plate is conductor without resistance, so , my working is calculate node XZ , i get resitance 1/R = 1/2 + 1/2 where R is 1 ohm... then top part YZ resistance, R = 2 + 1 and I get 3 ohm. Last , I calculate total resistance in parallel circuit where 1/R = 1/2 + 1/3 where i get R = 1.2... Am I correct?

Thanks for your both reply. :)
 
lelon said:
what i do is assume silver plate is conductor without resistance, so , my working is calculate node XZ , i get resitance 1/R = 1/2 + 1/2 where R is 1 ohm... then top part YZ resistance, R = 2 + 1 and I get 3 ohm. Last , I calculate total resistance in parallel circuit where 1/R = 1/2 + 1/3 where i get R = 1.2... Am I correct? ✔ [/size][/color]
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Well done :D
 

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