How to Calculate Total Resistance in a Box-Formation Resistor Network?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the total resistance in a box-formation resistor network consisting of 12 equal resistors. The key equations utilized are the series resistance formula (R = r1 + r2 + ... + ri) and the parallel resistance formula (1/R = 1/r1 + 1/r2 + ... + 1/ri). The application of Kirchhoff's laws is emphasized for analyzing current distribution across nodes. The proposed method involves simplifying the network by treating groups of resistors in parallel, ultimately leading to a total resistance calculation.

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Homework Statement



I have a network of resistors in a box-formation. There is 1 resistor of equal resistance in between every corner of the box, so 12 in total.

Homework Equations



In series R = r1 + r2 + ... ri
In parallel, 1/R = 1/r1 + 1/r2 + ... 1/ri

The Attempt at a Solution



I can't really draw a 2D analogous network due to the connections. I know kirchhof's rules must be applied somehow... that no current will flow between two points of equal potential difference, but not sure where that would be.
 

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Just apply kirchhof law, that the sum of currents at node is zero. So first introduce some current in the circuit by applying a voltage source of 1 volt to make it easy. Then analyze every node to see how the currents are distributed in the branches.
 
first node brances to 3, each of those branch twice, 6 branches then converging on 3 nodes, which tnen go back to 1 node.

since all resistors are equal, can the 3 node to 3 node connection be just expressed as 3 parallel with 2 each? my reaction is to make each little group of 2 parallel, giving a total of 5/6 for the entire thing, but i don't know.

this is also then accounting for all of the resistors contributing. it looks to me like charge would flow through everything.
 

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