In an arrangement of resistances, find effective resistance between points A and B.

Effective resistance is the measurement of total resistance of all the resistors in a complicated circuit with two or more resistors. The resistors, in this case can either be attached in a parallel combination or a series combination.

The formula of effective resistance of a series combination of resistors can be denoted as:

\(R = R_1+R_2+R_3+\ ...\ +R_n\)

The formula of effective resistance of a parallel combination of resistors can be denoted as:

\(R = {{1} \over R_1} + {{1} \over R_2} +\ ...\ + {{1} \over R_n}\)

Therefore,

  • Equivalent resistance of upper branch = 5Ω + 10Ω + 15Ω = 30Ω
  • Equivalent resistance of lower branch = 10Ω + 20Ω + 30Ω = 60Ω

Since these resistances are in a parallel combination, it can be represented as:

\(\therefore\) \(R = {{1} \over R_1} + {{1} \over R_2} +\ ...\ + {{1} \over R_n}\)

Hence, total equivalent resistance is 20 Ω.


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