Grade 11 physics and equivalent resistance

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The discussion centers on a calculation error in determining equivalent resistance, where one participant consistently arrives at 45.3 ohms instead of the correct 25.6 ohms. The resolution requires sharing intermediate steps to identify the mistake. Another participant emphasizes the importance of carefully distinguishing between series and parallel components in the problem. Ultimately, the original poster acknowledges a lack of common sense in their approach. The conversation highlights the significance of methodical problem-solving in physics calculations.
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Find the equivalent resistance
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i keep getting 45.3 ohms but the answer is 25.6 ohms
 
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Can't tell where your mistake is unless you post your intermediate steps that lead you to a (false) answer of 45.3 ohms, but I did it my self and I found it to be 25.6 ohms indeed (25.555 to be more precise).
 
Delta2 said:
Can't tell where your mistake is unless you post your intermediate steps that lead you to a (false) answer of 45.3 ohms, but I did it my self and I found it to be 25.6 ohms indeed (25.555 to be more precise).
Yes I figured it out I wasn't using my common sense, thank you
 
danielsmith123123 said:
Yes I figured it out I wasn't using my common sense, thank you
Not exactly common sense, but it is kind of easy problem if you carefully identify the components in series and the components in parallel.
 
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