Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 801: 89

Answer

The equivalent resistance between points A and B is 4.0Ω.

Work Step by Step

We can redraw the circuit as in the diagram below. Here the 3.0 Ω resistor is parallel to the 6.0 Ω resistor. Its equivalent resistance is $(6.0 Ω×3.0 Ω)/(6.0Ω+3.0Ω)=2.0Ω$ and is connected to a 10.0 Ω resistor. This (10.0 Ω + 2.0 Ω) resistance is connected parallel to (4.0 Ω + 2.0 Ω). Hence, the equivalent resistance between points A and B is $(12.0Ω×6.0Ω)/(12.0Ω+6.0Ω)=4.0 Ω$
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