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influx
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Can someone explain (in terms of the voltage and current if possible), why R3 and R2 are in parallel and why R1 and R3 are in series?
Thanks
Thevenin Circuit: Understanding Parallel and Series Paths in Resistors
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The discussion clarifies the concepts of series and parallel resistor configurations in Thevenin circuits. Resistors R2 and R3 are identified as being in parallel because current can flow from one end of R3 to the node at the other end without passing through R2. Conversely, R1 and R3 are described as being in series since all current flowing through R1 must also flow through R3, establishing a direct dependency between them.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Thevenin's theorem
- Basic knowledge of electrical circuits
- Familiarity with resistor configurations
- Concept of current flow in circuits
- Study Thevenin's theorem applications in circuit analysis
- Learn about Kirchhoff's laws for current and voltage
- Explore practical examples of series and parallel circuits
- Investigate the impact of resistor values on circuit behavior
Electrical engineering students, circuit designers, and anyone interested in mastering Thevenin circuit analysis and resistor configurations.
Can someone explain (in terms of the voltage and current if possible), why R3 and R2 are in parallel and why R1 and R3 are in series?
Thanks
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Hi influx. It is not really correct to state anyone of these resistors to be in series with another one here.
It often is clearer if you think in terms of parallel and series paths. If you can find a route that allows current to flow from one end of a resistor to the [node at the] other end of that resistor, and without passing through that resistor, you have found a parallel path.
If all current that passes through a particular resistor must also pass through another resistor (and vice-versa) then those two resistors are in series.
It often is clearer if you think in terms of parallel and series paths. If you can find a route that allows current to flow from one end of a resistor to the [node at the] other end of that resistor, and without passing through that resistor, you have found a parallel path.
If all current that passes through a particular resistor must also pass through another resistor (and vice-versa) then those two resistors are in series.
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