What Are Alternative Methods to Wye-Delta for Calculating Equivalent Resistance?

[arpon]

Homework Statement

Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B.[/B]

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The Attempt at a Solution

I solved this problem by using wye-delta transformation. Is there any other method to solve this? The speciality in this circuit, I noticed, two of resistances are 0.[/B]

 

[BvU]

Yes there is. Look at the square on the right. They try to confuse you by drawing it this way, but if you flip down the upper half, you see that the four 4 ##\Omega## resistors are in fact all ...

 

[arpon]

Yes there is. Look at the square on the right. They try to confuse you by drawing it this way, but if you flip down the upper half, you see that the four 4 ##\Omega## resistors are in fact all ...

So, I can think C and E as the same point. D and F are the same point too. So, I can change this circuit intothis one:

Am I right?

 

[BvU]

That's the idea, yes.

 

[HalfLostAndSearching]

There are several methods to solve for equivalent resistance in a circuit, including the wye-delta transformation method. Other methods include using Kirchhoff's laws, Thevenin's theorem, and Norton's theorem. Each method has its own advantages and may be more suitable for certain types of circuits. In this particular circuit, the fact that two resistances are 0 may suggest that there is a simpler method to solve for the equivalent resistance. It would be helpful to provide a diagram or more information about the circuit in order to determine the best method for solving.