Total resistance

Question

Answer 1

Step 1 :

Observe the diagram : 

The resistors and in parallel connection.

Equivalent resistance connected in parallel is .

Parallel equivalent resistance : .

Step 2 :

The Resistors and in series connection.

Equivalent resistance connected in series is .

Series equivalent resistance : .

Step 3 :

The total resistace of is the resultant resistance of and .

The resistors and are connected in parallel connection.

Equivalent resistance connected in parallel is .

Total resistance of the circuit between and is .

Solution :

Total resistance of the circuit between and is .