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There is no such thing as a "parallel series".

The total effective resistance of many resistors in series is the sum of the

individual resistances. It's more than the greatest individual.

The total effective resistance of many resistors in parallel is the reciprocal of the

sum of the individual resistances' reciprocals. It's less than the smallest individual.

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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.


What are some examples of the way you use resistance?

Parallel, series, and series parallel


Three resistances each of 4 ohm are connected to form a triangle the resistance between any two terminals is?

That's like having a series combination of 4 + 4 ohms, in parallel with another resistance of 4 ohms. Calculate the series resistance, then use the parallel formula to combine it with the third resistance.


Which has more resistance three resistors in series orf three resistors in parallel?

Three resistors in series have a higher total resistance than three resistors in parallel. In a series configuration, the total resistance is simply the sum of the individual resistances (R_total = R1 + R2 + R3). In contrast, for resistors in parallel, the total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistor and is calculated using the formula 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3. Therefore, series resistors result in greater resistance compared to parallel resistors.


How calculate the uncertainty in the equivalent resistance?

To calculate the uncertainty in equivalent resistance, first determine the resistance values and their uncertainties for each resistor in the circuit. Use the appropriate formula for combining resistances (series or parallel) and apply error propagation techniques. For series resistances, uncertainties add linearly, while for parallel resistances, use the formula for relative uncertainties to combine them. Finally, express the total uncertainty in the equivalent resistance based on the calculated result.

Related Questions

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.


What are some examples of the way you use resistance?

Parallel, series, and series parallel


What is the formula for calculating the equivalent resistance of a series circuit?

Equivalent resistance of a series circuit is the sum of the resistance of all appliances. The formula is R=R1+R2+... where R is equivalent resistance, R1, R2 and so on is the resistance of the individual appliances.


Formula for inductance of series circuits?

AnswerInductances add in series, so the formula is simply L=L1+L2. Inductance is handled in the same manner as resistance in serial and parallel circuits.


Three resistances each of 4 ohm are connected to form a triangle the resistance between any two terminals is?

That's like having a series combination of 4 + 4 ohms, in parallel with another resistance of 4 ohms. Calculate the series resistance, then use the parallel formula to combine it with the third resistance.


Which has more resistance three resistors in series orf three resistors in parallel?

Three resistors in series have a higher total resistance than three resistors in parallel. In a series configuration, the total resistance is simply the sum of the individual resistances (R_total = R1 + R2 + R3). In contrast, for resistors in parallel, the total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistor and is calculated using the formula 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3. Therefore, series resistors result in greater resistance compared to parallel resistors.


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 resistive 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.


Is series parallel the same as parallel?

No, series parallel, as it implies has components of the circuit configured in both series and parallel. This is typically done to achieve a desired resistance in the circuit. A parallel circuit is a circuit that only has the components hooked in parallel, which would result in a lower total resistance in the circuit than if the components were hooked up in a series parallel configuration.


How calculate the uncertainty in the equivalent resistance?

To calculate the uncertainty in equivalent resistance, first determine the resistance values and their uncertainties for each resistor in the circuit. Use the appropriate formula for combining resistances (series or parallel) and apply error propagation techniques. For series resistances, uncertainties add linearly, while for parallel resistances, use the formula for relative uncertainties to combine them. Finally, express the total uncertainty in the equivalent resistance based on the calculated result.


How does voltage and resistance behave in a series and a parallel circuit?

The current through each resistor is equal to the voltage across it divided by its resistance for series and parallel circuits.