agoogler said:Homework Statement
Calculate the total equivalent resistance between A and D -
( All resistors are 1 ohm )
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
The only thing I can see is that the two straight 1 ohm resistors are in parallel , giving 1*1/1+1= 1/2 resistance. But what next , please help !
Okay.berkeman said:
No. Show your work. Or better yet, start a new thread since this is a rather old thread (from 2013) and the Original Poster hasn't been logged in since 2015.Kabir Nanda said:
To calculate the equivalent resistance of a circuit, you need to first identify all the resistors in the circuit. Then, you can use the formula Req = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn to find the sum of all the resistors' values. This will give you the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
Calculating equivalent resistance allows you to simplify a complex circuit into a single resistor, making it easier to analyze and understand the behavior of the circuit. It also helps in determining the overall resistance of a circuit, which is important in designing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
No, the formula for equivalent resistance is different for series and parallel circuits. For series circuits, the equivalent resistance is simply the sum of all the resistors' values. For parallel circuits, the formula is 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn.
In a series circuit, the resistors are connected in a single path, while in a parallel circuit, they are connected in multiple paths. You can also use the rule that resistors in series have the same current flowing through them, while resistors in parallel have the same voltage across them.
Yes, the equivalent resistance can be used to calculate the current and voltage in a circuit. In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout, so you can use Ohm's law (V = IR) to find the voltage across the equivalent resistance. In a parallel circuit, the voltage is the same across each resistor, so you can use Ohm's law to find the current through the equivalent resistance.