DC Circuit Diagram Help: Understanding Parallel and Series Resistors

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The discussion centers on identifying the configuration of resistors in a circuit diagram. Participants clarify that the green resistors are in series while the red resistors are in parallel. A suggestion is made to calculate the equivalent resistance of the green resistors, which can then be combined in parallel with a 2.4-ohm resistor. This approach aids in solving the circuit problem effectively. Understanding these configurations is crucial for accurate circuit analysis.
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Are the two resistors in red parallel or would the ones in green be parallel? I know you can twist the wires around, but seems they can be pulled to the right or to the bottom. I'm guesing the green is in series, and the red is in parallel, right?
 
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Yes, the green resistors are in series. Try finding the eq resistance of the green resistors and then that equivalent resistance will be in parallel with the 2.4 ohm
 
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