Math Problem Statement

The image contains a problem asking for the equivalent resistance of a circuit resembling a combination of resistors in series and parallel. The resistors have values of 10Ω, 20Ω, and R. The task is to find the total equivalent resistance of the circuit.

Solution

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The question asks for the equivalent resistance of a circuit that resembles a combination of resistors in series and parallel. From the structure of the circuit, it seems to involve two resistors in parallel, connected to another resistor in series. The goal is to determine the total or equivalent resistance for this configuration.

Let's break it down:

  • There are two resistors with values 10Ω10 \, \Omega and 20Ω20 \, \Omega connected in parallel.
  • This combination is then in series with a resistor of value RR (the resistor marked with RR).

To find the equivalent resistance ReqR_{\text{eq}}, we will:

  1. Calculate the total resistance for the two resistors in parallel.
  2. Add this to the series resistor.

Let's proceed with solving this step-by-step:

  1. Resistors in Parallel: The formula for two resistors in parallel is: 1Rparallel=1R1+1R2\frac{1}{R_{\text{parallel}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} where R1=10ΩR_1 = 10 \, \Omega and R2=20ΩR_2 = 20 \, \Omega.

  2. Adding the Series Resistor: The total resistance RtotalR_{\text{total}} is the sum of the parallel resistance and the series resistance RR: Rtotal=Rparallel+RR_{\text{total}} = R_{\text{parallel}} + R

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrical Circuit Analysis
Resistor Combinations
Series and Parallel Circuits

Formulas

1/R_parallel = 1/R1 + 1/R2
R_total = R_parallel + R_series

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Series and Parallel Resistance Combination

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12