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I've found many methods on how to know whether resistances are in parallel or in series but I don't know how to apply any of them on this one
As has been stated, there is series, there is parallel, and then there is other. :)I've found many methods on how to know whether resistances are in parallel or in series but I don't know how to apply any of them on this
I forgot to mention that it said that all resistors have the same resistanceNascentOxygen said:As has been stated, there is series, there is parallel, and then there is other. :)
The arrangement shown becomes very easy to analyze if you are told that R4=R5 and R2=R3. Under those conditions you can completely overlook the resistor which when labelling you already seem to have overlooked. :w
It is a favourite of examiners to use a 5 resistor arrangement like this on a test paper, and give it that simplifying condition without highlighting having done so, therefore it's in your interest to always be alert to that.
Okay! http://deephousepage.com/smilies/thumb.gif(Marko) said:I forgot to mention that it said that all resistors have the same resistance
A series circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in a single loop, with the same current flowing through each component. A parallel circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in separate branches, with the total current split between them.
The easiest way to determine if a circuit is in series or parallel is to examine the path of the current. In a series circuit, the current flows through each component in a single path. In a parallel circuit, the current splits into multiple paths, with each component receiving a portion of the total current.
Yes, a circuit can have a combination of series and parallel components. This is known as a series-parallel circuit. In this type of circuit, some components are connected in series while others are connected in parallel.
In a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances. In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance. This is because the current is split between multiple paths, reducing the overall resistance.
In a series-parallel circuit, the total current is equal to the total voltage divided by the total resistance. This can be calculated using Ohm's Law (I = V/R). First, calculate the total resistance by finding the equivalent resistance of the series and parallel components. Then, divide the total voltage by the total resistance to find the total current.