Text Solution Solution : <img src="https://d10lpgp6xz60nq.cloudfront.net/physics_images/FM_PHY_XII_V01_C02_SLV_012_S01.png" width="80%"> <br> To find the equivalent resistance between the points a and b, we assume that current is entering the junction a, Since all the resistances in the outside loop are the same `(1Omega)`, the current in the branches ac and ad must be equal. So the electric potential at the point c and d is the same hence no current flows into `5Omega` resistance. It implies that the `5Omega` has no role in determining the equivalent resistance and it can be removed. So the circuit is simplified as shown in the figure. <br> <img src="https://d10lpgp6xz60nq.cloudfront.net/physics_images/FM_PHY_XII_V01_C02_SLV_012_S02.png" width="80%"> <br> The equivalent resistance of the circuit between a and b is `R_(eq)=1Omega`. Recommended textbooks for you College Physics Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille Publisher:Cengage Learning University Physics (14th Edition) Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman Introduction To Quantum Mechanics Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F. Publisher:Cambridge University Press Physics for Scientists and Engineers Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett Publisher:Cengage Learning Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio... Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field College Physics ISBN:9781305952300 Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille Publisher:Cengage Learning University Physics (14th Edition) ISBN:9780133969290 Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman Publisher:PEARSON Introduction To Quantum Mechanics ISBN:9781107189638 Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F. Publisher:Cambridge University Press Physics for Scientists and Engineers ISBN:9781337553278 Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett Publisher:Cengage Learning Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy ISBN:9780321820464 Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden Publisher:Addison-Wesley College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio... ISBN:9780134609034 Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field Publisher:PEARSON |