Combination circuit help please

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The discussion revolves around a combination circuit problem involving voltage, resistance, power, and current for multiple bulbs. The original poster presents a scenario with a specified voltage of 120V and seeks assistance in calculating the total voltage, resistance, power, and current for each bulb, while also referencing a circuit diagram.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants inquire about the original poster's thought process and previous work on the problem. There are questions regarding the placement of the power supply in the circuit diagram and clarification on the configuration of the resistors (series vs. parallel). The original poster attempts to provide details about the resistors and their respective values but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their calculations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants encouraging the original poster to clarify their reasoning and provide additional information. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for a clearer diagram and the importance of showing work done so far. There is no explicit consensus on the calculations presented by the original poster.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions confusion about the arrangement of resistors and their respective calculations, indicating a potential lack of understanding of circuit configurations. The discussion includes references to a diagram that has not yet been fully shared.

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The voltage is 120 and its asking me to find total voltage, resistance, power and current. The resistance is given, its all 3 its asking for voltage, power and current for each bulb///please help me...thanks a looot and the picture for this problem is down please click com.jpg...thanks a loot
 

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This looks like a straight forward question. However before any of us can assist you with homework, you need to show us your thought process. What kind of work have you done on this question so far?
Here's an example of what I mean. I also suggest rereading this https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379, listed at the beginning of this topic. It provides useful information on constructing your posts.

While your thinking about that, I have a question. Where is the power supply supposed to be, in your circuit diagram?
 
oops sorry the power battery should be at the bottom in the middle sorry about that if u want me to send u another diagram i will...and i don't no which one is parralel and series...when i combined i got the total resistance of 2.25 A... i did 9-1 + 3-1= 2.25 A. i will send u another
 
i will send u the another diagram in another new post...the title will be combination circuit hw
 
and by the way R1 is the left one, R2 is the top middle one, R3 is the right one and R4 is the top center of the power...for R4 i got 40 A and 120 V since its parallel...for R1, R2, and R3 i got 13.33A and for their voltage i got 39.99 V for each of them...i am not sure if that is right or not...
 

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