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The following simulation shows that when a 5V voltage is applied across the circuit, a 5A current results, which implies the equivalent resistance of the circuit is 1Ω, verifying that R=23Ω is correct: https://imgur.com/WoS0Yn7
Look at the circuit, It is symmetric for any value of R. We can proceed to result in many ways including Kirchoff's law , One of the easiest method is given here . It can be only applied for a symmetric circuit(caution).
Consider a 1 A current is flowing through it , as the circuit is symmetric 1/3 A will flow through each 1 ohm .Also 1/3 A will spit to 3 ohm and R, then finally 1/3 A will flow through last 1 ohm (1/3 A through each 1 ohm). Thus we get over all resistance as 1/3+(3 parallel to R)/3+1/3 =1 ,(3 parallel to R)/3=1/3 ,Thus R=3/2 .
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There is a similar question in haliday,resnick and krane volume-2 physics book.Basically,here,you have to notice the symmetry and the points with the same potential.Through it,you can rearrange this circuit and solve it.Hopefully if i have not done any mistake in calculation the answer is 3/8.
hey abhimanyu u can try to unferstand this. as points A and B are given name other 6 points as C,D,....H. Then try to figure out if a current say I starts from point A u can see the just next 3 corners are all connected by a 1 ohm resistor. so the current will be divided equally. then try to figure out those corners and the wires connecting then are they equal? try to find out the symmetry. U also can find from back ward also. after starting from A u try to picturise if the current I enters b and the next three corners of B are all equal resistance wire connected so the current would have come all equally from all those 3 corners try to ratioanalise ur thinking this way. i hope u will solve the remaining part urself.
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Using the methods outlined on this page: http://www.rfcafe.com/miscellany/factoids/kirts-cogitations-256.htm, you can set up the following equation:
(1 Ω1+1 Ω1+1 Ω1)−1+(3 Ω1+3 Ω1+3 Ω1+R1+R1+R1)−1+(1 Ω1+1 Ω1+1 Ω1)−1=1 Ω.
Simplifying,
(31 Ω)+(1 Ω1+R3)−1+(31 Ω)=1 Ω
(1 Ω1+R3)−1=31 Ω
1 Ω1+R3=1 Ω3
R3=1 Ω2
R=23 Ω.
The following simulation shows that when a 5 V voltage is applied across the circuit, a 5 A current results, which implies the equivalent resistance of the circuit is 1 Ω, verifying that R=23 Ω is correct: https://imgur.com/WoS0Yn7
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hey ricky is there any other method ????
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abe mujhe to ye method jyaada easy lag rha hai
Look at the circuit, It is symmetric for any value of R. We can proceed to result in many ways including Kirchoff's law , One of the easiest method is given here . It can be only applied for a symmetric circuit(caution). Consider a 1 A current is flowing through it , as the circuit is symmetric 1/3 A will flow through each 1 ohm .Also 1/3 A will spit to 3 ohm and R, then finally 1/3 A will flow through last 1 ohm (1/3 A through each 1 ohm). Thus we get over all resistance as 1/3+(3 parallel to R)/3+1/3 =1 ,(3 parallel to R)/3=1/3 ,Thus R=3/2 . If any explanation needed, then please specify
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What will be the current in 3 ohm resistance?
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91 A≈0.1111 A
plzzz anyone
sory where do you get that question
u can use star & delta techniques that will simplify it
There is a similar question in haliday,resnick and krane volume-2 physics book.Basically,here,you have to notice the symmetry and the points with the same potential.Through it,you can rearrange this circuit and solve it.Hopefully if i have not done any mistake in calculation the answer is 3/8.
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hey, actually i am in class 10th and we have not covered this topic yet.
although i know abot v , i and parallel and series circuits
Try applying Kirchoff's Law. By Conservation of Charge, the current entering at A should leave at B, right? So start there.
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plzzz can u give me step by step solution to this
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FIrst Reply.. u are in which standard and do you know Kirchoff Law
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hey abhimanyu u can try to unferstand this. as points A and B are given name other 6 points as C,D,....H. Then try to figure out if a current say I starts from point A u can see the just next 3 corners are all connected by a 1 ohm resistor. so the current will be divided equally. then try to figure out those corners and the wires connecting then are they equal? try to find out the symmetry. U also can find from back ward also. after starting from A u try to picturise if the current I enters b and the next three corners of B are all equal resistance wire connected so the current would have come all equally from all those 3 corners try to ratioanalise ur thinking this way. i hope u will solve the remaining part urself.
symertrycity will help u calculate the some point as same if distance from source and sink are same it will make easier
1ohm
From SOmewhere i got the hint that it's ans is 4/3
is it 3/8?
mantap, dapet soal darimananih?
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English, please?
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okay, i'll
that is indonesian language. iya mantap nih
R=3 DUE TO SYMMETRY OF THE CIRCUIT
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what do you mean, can't it be solved with kirchoff's law. well i dont know about it