The discussion revolves around calculating total resistance, current, and power in a complex circuit, specifically using Ohm's Law and series and parallel resistance equations. Participants are working with a circuit diagram and known data to derive unknown values.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants attempting to clarify their understanding of the circuit's configuration and the calculations required. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to show work and verify calculations, particularly concerning the equivalent resistance.
Participants are working with a specific circuit diagram and a table of known data, but there are indications of confusion regarding the calculations and assumptions made about the circuit's components.
samsmith234 said:I'm not sure how to approach that.
samsmith234 said: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.