Total Resistance: Solving for 3ohm | Homework Help

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The total resistance of a circuit with resistors in parallel and series was calculated incorrectly in the initial attempt. The correct approach involves first calculating the equivalent resistance of the parallel resistors, specifically 1/9 + 1/4.5, which simplifies to 4.5/40.5. Adding this to the series resistors yields a total resistance of 3 ohms, confirming the solution. The final calculation shows that 40.5 divided by 13.5 equals 3 ohms, which is the correct answer.

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Homework Statement



Asking me for total resistance



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I added the one in parallel first which is (1/5 + 1/5)=2.5ohm

Then added 9ohm + 2ohm + 2.5ohm = 13.5ohm( which i think it is the total resistance)
but the right answer should be 3ohm.
 

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its 1/9 + 1/4.5 = 4.5/40.5 + 9/40.5 = 13.5/40.5

Therefore 40.5/13.5 = 3ohm
 

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