How to calculate total resistance?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the total resistance in a circuit arrangement, specifically focusing on resistors in series and parallel configurations.

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  • Exploratory, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss methods for calculating total resistance by combining resistors in series and parallel. There are attempts to clarify the steps involved in the calculations.

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The conversation includes confirmations of the initial attempts at calculations, with some participants encouraging others to proceed with their calculations. There is a light-hearted comment about image cropping, indicating an informal tone.

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Participants reference diagrams that are not visible in the text, which may limit the clarity of the discussion. There is an implicit understanding of homework constraints regarding the calculations being performed.

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Homework Statement


Find the total resistances of the arrangement below.
Diagram:
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Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



For first diagram: add 6ohm and 1.5ohm then calculate total resistance through parallel

For second diagram: calculate total resistance for parallel and add 1.5ohm
 
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Mphisto said:

The Attempt at a Solution



For first diagram: add 6ohm and 1.5ohm then calculate total resistance through parallel

For second diagram: calculate total resistance for parallel and add 1.5ohm

It is all right so far, go ahead.

ehild
 
ehild said:
It is all right so far, go ahead.

ehild

So am I right?
 
Yes, complete the calculations.

ehild
 
Okay, Thanks!
 
Try cropping the images next time. :-p
 

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