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To simplify the circuit, I used a series of steps. First, I found the total What's the argument(s) against dark matter
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Next, I simplified the circuit by combining R2 and R3 as a series, and

R4, R5, and R6 as another series, and replaced each series with a
single resistor of their sum.

In the fourth diagram simplification, I added two resistors to form a

single equivalent resistor, which can be seen in the fifth diagram
simplification. With the total resistance known, I could then solve for
the total current using Ohm's law.

Using the equation I = V/R, where I is current, V is voltage, and R is

resistance, I multiplied the total current to each resistor in the
second diagram simplification and recorded the values in a table.

Overall, I used several formulas, including the equations for total

resistance in a parallel circuit (1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn) and a
series circuit (R = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn), to simplify the circuit and solve
for the values of the resistors. Although what I didn't get was each
voltage of my resistance should sum up into the total voltage and it
didn't so I assumed that my answer was wrong

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Please show us what work you have done and where you got stuck.
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you are half way there ... now calculate the total current and work
backwards through the diagrams for voltage and current calculations
– jsotola Apr 1, 2023 at 16:58

1 the chart shows a flaw in your knowledge ... the same current does not
flow in each of the resistors ... the voltage across each resistor does not
add up to the power supply voltage ... that thinking is true only in the
4th diagram with the two resistors – jsotola Apr 1, 2023 at 17:09

Learn about Current Dividers and Voltage Dividers and the formulas.
– arisk4 Apr 1, 2023 at 17:13

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Your chart shows that you found the same current flowing through
each resistor. This isn't possible.
3 For example the current flowing through R1 splits and part of it flows
through R2 and R3, and part of it flows through R4, R5, and R6. So
the current through R2 and R3 must be less than the current
through R1. The current through the R2-R3 branch must sum up
with the current through the R4/R5-R6 branch to make the current
through R1.

When the current splits, you can use the current divider rule (for
example on your 3rd diagram) to determine how much flows through
each branch.

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