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Question
Calculate the equivalent resistance between the points A and B for the following combination of resistors:
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Solution
`1/("R"_1') = 1/12 + 1/4 + 1/6 = (1 + 3 + 2)/12 = 6/12`
`1/("R"_1') = 1/2`
R1' = 2 Ω
Total resistance = 5 + 2 + 6 = 13 ohm.
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