Question

If R = 20 Ω, what is the equivalent resistance between points A and B in the figure?​

Answer 1

c. 70 Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

The R and R resistors are in parallel. The 2R and 2R resistors are in parallel. The 4R and 4R resistors are in parallel. Each parallel combination is in series with each other. Therefore, the equivalent resistance is:

Req = 1/(1/R + 1/R) + 1/(1/2R + 1/2R) + 1/(1/4R + 1/4R)

Req = R/2 + 2R/2 + 4R/2

Req = 3.5R

Req = 70Ω