How to Calculate Voltage and Current in a Circuit with a Diagram?

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To calculate voltage and current in the given circuit, it's essential to identify the series and parallel components. The voltage at points Y and Z can be determined using Ohm's Law (V=IR) and by simplifying the circuit where necessary. Combining parallel resistors into a single equivalent resistance can simplify calculations for voltage and current. After determining the equivalent resistance, apply the formulas to find the current through each resistor. Understanding the circuit's configuration is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement



For the circuit shown below, determine
i) The voltage (V) at points Y and Z.
ii) The current through each resistor.

Homework Equations



V=IR, I=V/R, R=V/I

The Attempt at a Solution



For (i) do I have to split into series and parallel?
 

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Busybee12 said:
For (i) do I have to split into series and parallel?
The circuit is already split into series and parallel. To make some calculations in (i) easier, you'll want to [temporarily] combine some of the parallel paths into a single resistance.
 

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