How to calculate resistance in a combined circuit using V&I

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The discussion revolves around calculating the resistance in a combined circuit using voltage and current measurements. The original poster expresses uncertainty about applying known methods for series and parallel circuits to a combined configuration.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the original poster's attempts to calculate resistance using the formula R=V/I and question the setup of the circuit, particularly the arrangement of resistors R1, R2, and R3. There are inquiries about the total resistance in the series branch and how R3 relates to the combined resistance of R1 and R2.

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Some participants have provided clarifications regarding the circuit configuration and the relationships between the resistors. There is ongoing exploration of the calculations presented, with participants questioning the values and assumptions made by the original poster.

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There are references to illegible attachments that may contain relevant circuit diagrams, which could impact the clarity of the discussion. The original poster has shared specific current and voltage values from an experiment, but the context of these values in relation to the circuit is not fully established.

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Homework Statement


I am not sure how to calculate the resistance of the circuit and each resistor using voltage and current. I know how to work the resistance out in series and parallel but am 100% how to work it out in combined.

Homework Equations


R=V/I, 1/Rt=1/R1+1/R2

The Attempt at a Solution


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A1=5MA, A3=2.5MA, A5=1.7, and voltage is 1V
So, would I do 1/0.0025=400Ω (not correct max R should be 300Ω)? Maybe I should have added another ammeter between R1 and R2 or after R2 on the same branch?. Now, because I have the resistance worked out for the resistors in series would I work out the resistance for R3? R3=1/0.0017=588.24 (also very wrong)

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Finally, by adding R1 and R2 turning it into one resistor (400Ω) could I turn the circuit into a parallel circuit to work out total resistance? 1/Rt=1/400+1/588.24.24=4.1999864e-3 Rt=1/4.1999864e-3=238.1Ω.
 

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I couldn't read the attachment 1. If the first drawing in your attempt to solve is correct, you have R1 in series with R2. What is the total resistance in that branch?

Note that R3 is in parallel with the R1 + R2.

What is the value of R3 compared to R1 + R2?

In your attempt, what does the quantity 1/0.0017 represent?
 
Daniel2244 said:

Homework Statement


I am not sure how to calculate the resistance of the circuit and each resistor using voltage and current. I know how to work the resistance out in series and parallel but am 100% how to work it out in combined
This is NOT a problem statement. You don't tell us what is given and what is asked of you.

Sorry, but your attachments are illegible.
 
magoo said:
I couldn't read the attachment 1. If the first drawing in your attempt to solve is correct, you have R1 in series with R2. What is the total resistance in that branch?
https://gyazo.com/234be2533d0fe8a92cf622435f61d413 - this is the first attachment.

[/QUOTE]Note that R3 is in parallel with the R1 + R2.[/QUOTE] Yes, that's why I worked out the total resistance for R1 + R2 because they were is series. Then I worked out the resistance of R3 using R=V/I, the using the equation 1/Rt=1/R1+1/R3 (bearing in mind R1 is this equation is R1 and R2 added together) I worked out the total reistance

[/QUOTE]What is the value of R3 compared to R1 + R2?[/QUOTE]
R3=588.24 Ω R1+R2=400Ω
[/QUOTE]In your attempt, what does the quantity 1/0.0017 represent?[/QUOTE]
Resistance of R3. I changed 1.7mA to 0.0017A
 
BvU said:
This is NOT a problem statement. You don't tell us what is given and what is asked of you.
The results I got from the experiment carried out: A1=5MA, A3=2.5MA, A5=1.7, and voltage is 1V
Using these results I have to calculate the resistance of the total resistance of the circuit at 1v using the current.

Sorry, but your attachments are illegible.
Attachment 1: https://gyazo.com/234be2533d0fe8a92cf622435f61d413
Attachment 2:https://gyazo.com/d191a48c47c6c0f87df0163f7b89ae64
Ignore the numbers next to the ammeters they're not relevant.
 

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