Is my Req correct? (very simple electronics question)

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Start date Apr 16, 2011
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The discussion centers on calculating the equivalent resistance (Req) of a circuit, with a specific focus on the accuracy of symbolic calculations. One participant confirms that the calculations are mostly correct but points out an error in the addition of R1 and R2, indicating that 100 Ohms has been mistakenly included. The original poster acknowledges this mistake and expresses gratitude for the correction. They plan to proceed with the assumption that the rest of the calculations are accurate unless further feedback is provided. The conversation highlights the importance of careful verification in electrical circuit analysis.

Apr 16, 2011

Femme_physics

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I just need to find the Req of the circuit. Everything is attached. Ignore the fact there's no R4.

Is it correct?

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Apr 16, 2011

da_nang

Your symbolic calculations are correct, yes. You have, however, added 100 Ohm too much in R_1,2.

Apr 16, 2011

Femme_physics

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Ah, thank you for catching my thoughtless error :) unless anyone makes another reply I'm going to assume other than that it's all correct

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