How Do You Calculate Total Resistance, Current, and Power in a Complex Circuit?

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To calculate total resistance, current, and power in a complex circuit, start by determining the equivalent resistance using both series and parallel formulas. The user initially calculated the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit as 0.4 ohms but is uncertain about the next steps. It's essential to apply Ohm's Law by identifying the voltage and current in the circuit. Further clarification is needed on the combination of resistors, as the current calculation appears incorrect. Accurate calculations will lead to determining voltage, current, resistance, and power for each resistor and the overall circuit.
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Homework Statement



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Have to solve V, I, R and Power for all resistors and the circuit total. Known data is shown in table. The rest needs to be solved for

Homework Equations



Ohm's Law and Series Equation: 1/Er=1/R1+1/R2... and Tr=R1+R2...

The Attempt at a Solution



Added up parallel circuit and found Er to be .4 ohms. Not sure where to go next.
 
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Begin by finding the equivalent resistance for the whole circuit by applying Ohms law to the circuit.
 
I'm not sure how to approach that.
 
samsmith234 said:
I'm not sure how to approach that.

You know Ohms law right? What's the voltage applied to the circuit and what's the current moving through it?
 
samsmith234 said:

Homework Statement



http://imgur.com/h5VXibe

Have to solve V, I, R and Power for all resistors and the circuit total. Known data is shown in table. The rest needs to be solved for

Homework Equations



Ohm's Law and Series Equation: 1/Er=1/R1+1/R2... and Tr=R1+R2...

The Attempt at a Solution



Added up parallel circuit and found Er to be .4 ohms. Not sure where to go next.

Please show your work. The combination of R2, R3, R4 is not 0.4 Ohms...
 
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