Calculation of equivalent resistance

[Arka420]

Homework Statement

: [/B]Given the circuit diagram, find the equivalent resistance between points P and Q.

Homework Equations

: [/B]ΔV_loop = 0, ΔI_junction = 0 and V = IR

The Attempt at a Solution

: [/B]Eliminating the wires with no resistors and solving for resistance gives me the answer as (11/10) R, which is not the answer. I'm confused as to which resistors are in parallel and which resistors are in series.

 

[CWatters]

Perhaps start by numbering the resistors A, B, C etc and post the drawing again.

Tell us which you think are in series or parallel. For example "I think A is in series/parallel with..."

Normally this type of problem is simplified by replacing two resistors in series or parallel with one and redrawing the circuit. You've posted the original so show us the first step/simplification that you made.

 

[TomW17]

Homework Statement

: Given the circuit diagram, find the equivalent resistance between points P and Q.

[/B]

Homework Equations

: ΔV_loop = 0, ΔI_junction = 0 and V = IR[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution

: Eliminating the wires with no resistors and solving for resistance gives me the answer as (11/10) R, which is not the answer. I'm confused as to which resistors are in parallel and which resistors are in series. [/B]

Post your working out. We have no way of knowing where you went wrong (and therefore how to help you/ correct any mistakes) if we can't see your reasoning, but the attempt at the problem appears to be right (eliminate the short wire and simplify using the rules for resistors in series/ parallel).

 

[americanforest]

Remember also the rule that if multiple resistors have the same voltage drop associated with them then they are parallel

 

[Arka420]

This is how I worked out the circuit. Is it correct?

 

[SammyS]

This is how I worked out the circuit. Is it correct?

Not correct.

Follow this advice:

Perhaps start by numbering the resistors A, B, C etc and post the drawing again.

Tell us which you think are in series or parallel. For example "I think A is in series/parallel with..."