Is This the Correct Method to Calculate the Equivalent Resistance?

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The correct method to calculate the equivalent resistance of the given circuit involves first combining resistors R1 and R3 in parallel, followed by combining resistors R2 and R4 in parallel. The results of these two parallel combinations are then added in series. Finally, the total resistance from the series combination is placed in parallel with resistor R5 to find the overall equivalent resistance. This method ensures accurate calculation of the circuit's total resistance.

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  • Basic circuit analysis techniques
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find R equivalent of the circuit


i tried the following but not sure
R1 R3 parallel
R2 R4 parallel
then both results above as series
and at last the result from above as parallel with R5

please correct me if i am wrong
 

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any one could help please?
 
RedDead said:
find R equivalent of the circuit


i tried the following but not sure
R1 R3 parallel
R2 R4 parallel
then both results above as series
and at last the result from above as parallel with R5

please correct me if i am wrong

You're right.
 

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