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This is the only thing I knew how to do here. They both combine to one resistor with a resistance of 2R.cnh1995 said:
Right. Then what happens to the two 2Rs? How are they connected?Eitan Levy said:
Their connection is parallel.cnh1995 said:
Yes. So now you can go on simplifying the network until you find the equivalent resistance.Eitan Levy said:
Alright, thank you! I think I got it.cnh1995 said:
The combined resistance refers to the total resistance in a circuit when multiple resistors are connected in series or parallel.
In a series circuit, the combined resistance is calculated by adding the individual resistances together. This is because the current has to flow through each resistor in succession, resulting in an overall increase in resistance.
In a parallel circuit, the combined resistance is calculated by using the formula 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3... where R is the combined resistance and R1, R2, R3... are the individual resistances. This is because in a parallel circuit, the current is split between the different resistors, resulting in an overall decrease in resistance.
When resistors are connected in series, the combined resistance increases. This is because the current has to flow through each resistor in succession, resulting in an overall increase in resistance.
When resistors are connected in parallel, the combined resistance decreases. This is because the current is split between the different resistors, resulting in an overall decrease in resistance.
