Problem

Find RAB in the circuit in Fig. P2.61.Figure P2.61

Find RAB in the circuit in Fig. P2.61.

Figure P2.61

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Solution 1

Consider the circuit shown in Figure P2.55 in the text book.

Starting from opposite end of network terminals the circuit is reduced.

Calculate the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series by using the formula .

Substitute for , for , for in the equation and solve for .

Now the resistor is in parallel to resistance.

Calculate the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in parallel by using the formula .

Substitute for , for , for in the equation and solve for .

Now the circuit is reduced as shown in Figure 1 as follows:

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Now from Figure 1 the resistors and are in series.

Calculate the equivalent resistance for the resistors connected in series by using the formula .

Substitute for , for , for in the equation and solve for .

The resistance is in parallel to the resistor.

The resistance is in parallel to the resistor.

Calculate the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in parallel by using the formula .

Substitute for , for , for in the equation and solve for .

The circuit is reduced as shown in Figure 2.

Calculate the equivalent resistance for the resistors connected in series by using the formula .

Substitute for , for , for in the equation and solve for .

Therefore, the value of equivalent resistance is .

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