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How to find Equivalent resistance when you have both parallel and series resistors?
To find equivalent resistance when you have both parallel and series resistors, start simple and expand...
Find the smallest part of the circuit, such as a pair of resistors in series or a pair of resistors in parallel, and compute the equivalent single resistor value. Repeat that process, effectively covering more and more of the circuit, until you arrive at a single resistance that is equivalent to the circuit.
For resistors in series: RTOTAL = R1 + R2
For resistors in parallel: RTOTAL = R1R2/(R1+R2)
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How can you connect resistors to produce an equivalent resistance which is the same as the resistance of each individual resistor?
You can connect 4 resistors in series-parallel, i.e. two in series, both in parallel with another two, and the effective resistance would be the same as one resistor. Similarly, you can connect nine resistors in 3x3 series-parallel, or 16 resistors in 4x4 series-parallel, etc. to get the same resistance of one resistor.
What is a resistance network?
A resistance 'network' consists of a number of resistors connected together in series, or in parallel, or in series-parallel, or as a complex circuit. A 'complex' circuit is one that is not series, parallel, or series-parallel.
How do resistors act in series?
In brief, the overall or net resistance changes and the resistors in series and/or parallel can be represented by a single equivalent resistor. If you consider series resistors the equivalent resistance of the series would be: R = R1+R2+ ... +Rx The equivalent resistance of parallel resistors would be: 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rx One rule to always remember when dealing with series and parallel resistors is the voltage across each resistor in parallel will be the same as defined in Kirchhoff Voltage Law and the current across each resistor in series will be the same by Kirchhoff Current Law. More information can be found at this web site. http://physics.bu.edu/py106/notes/Circuits.html
To connect a pair of resistors so that their equivalent resistance is greater than the resistance of either one should you connect them in series or in parallel?
When many resistances are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is greater than the greatest single resistance. When many resistances are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is less than the smallest single resistance.
Characteristics of resistor in series and parallel connection?
Resistors in series add resistance to an electrical circuit. For instance two 1 ohm resistors in series will have 2 ohms of resistance. Resistors in parallel divide the resistance between them. Thus two 2 ohm resistors in parallel will have 1 ohms total resistance. resistors of different sizes work the same way. a 4 ohm and 2 ohm resistor in series have 6 ohms resistance. While in parallel they will have .75 ohm resistance. resistance formulas: series: Req = r1+r2+r3....+rx parallel: Req = 1/r1 + 1/r2 + 1/r3 ..... +1/rx
Three 8.0-W resistors are connected in series What is their equivalent resistance?
The equivalent resistance of resistors connected in series is simply the sum of their individual resistances. Therefore, the equivalent resistance of three 8.0-W resistors connected in series is 24.0 W.
What is the ratio of equivalent resistance of series and parallel combination of n equal resistance to the equivalent resistance on parallel combination?
The ratio of the equivalent resistance of series combination to the parallel combination of n equal resistors is (n^2 - 1)/n.
What is the difference between connecting resistors in parallel and in series?
When resistors are connected in series, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. When resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.
What is the equivalent resistance of a pair of 8 ohm resistors in series circuit?
Two eight-ohm resistors in series would have a total resistance of 16 ohms. Two eight-ohm resistors in parallel would have a total resistance of four ohms.
Three equal resistors connected in series across a voltage source dissipate a power of 10W what sould be the power desipated if same resistors are connected in parallel?
If three equal resistors are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance will be one-third of the resistance in series. This lower resistance will result in a higher current flowing through the resistors when connected in parallel compared to when they are in series. Therefore, the power dissipated by the resistors in parallel will be greater than 10W.
How do you draw this you have three 20 ohm resistors available. how would you connect these three resistors to produce a 30 ohm equivalent you must use all three resistors?
You can achieve a 30 ohm equivalent resistance by connecting the resistors in a combination of series and parallel. Connect two resistors in series to get 40 ohms, then connect the third resistor in parallel with this combination to achieve a total resistance of 30 ohms.
How can you connect resistors to produce an equivalent resistance which is the same as the resistance of each individual resistor?
You can connect 4 resistors in series-parallel, i.e. two in series, both in parallel with another two, and the effective resistance would be the same as one resistor. Similarly, you can connect nine resistors in 3x3 series-parallel, or 16 resistors in 4x4 series-parallel, etc. to get the same resistance of one resistor.
What are the differences between resistors connected in parallel and resistors connected in series, and how do these configurations affect the overall resistance in a circuit?
Resistors connected in parallel have the same voltage across them, while resistors connected in series have the same current passing through them. In a parallel configuration, the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added, while in a series configuration, the total resistance increases.
Does you add the shorted resistors in finding the total resistance?
When resistors are wired in series, their resistances are added to find the total resistance. If they are run in parallel, or series-parallel, the formula is different
What is a resistance network?
A resistance 'network' consists of a number of resistors connected together in series, or in parallel, or in series-parallel, or as a complex circuit. A 'complex' circuit is one that is not series, parallel, or series-parallel.
How do resistors act in series?
In brief, the overall or net resistance changes and the resistors in series and/or parallel can be represented by a single equivalent resistor. If you consider series resistors the equivalent resistance of the series would be: R = R1+R2+ ... +Rx The equivalent resistance of parallel resistors would be: 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rx One rule to always remember when dealing with series and parallel resistors is the voltage across each resistor in parallel will be the same as defined in Kirchhoff Voltage Law and the current across each resistor in series will be the same by Kirchhoff Current Law. More information can be found at this web site. http://physics.bu.edu/py106/notes/Circuits.html
To connect a pair of resistors so that their equivalent resistance is greater than the resistance of either one should you connect them in series or in parallel?
When many resistances are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is greater than the greatest single resistance. When many resistances are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is less than the smallest single resistance.
