The resistance between terminals a and b in the figure below is 55 N. If the resistors labeled R have the same value, determine R. R = R 120 N E E 40 N 5.0 N b.

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**Title: Calculating Equivalent Resistance in a Circuit**

The resistance between terminals \( a \) and \( b \) in the figure below is 55 \(\Omega\). If the resistors labeled \( R \) have the same value, determine \( R \).

**Circuit Description:**

- The circuit consists of five resistors.
- Two resistors are labeled \( R \) and have unknown values.
- There are three additional resistors with known values: 120 \(\Omega\), 40 \(\Omega\), and 5.0 \(\Omega\).
- The resistors are arranged as follows:
  - One \( R \) resistor is in series between the terminals \( a \) and \( b \).
  - The other \( R \) resistor is in parallel with the 40 \(\Omega\) and 5.0 \(\Omega\) resistors.
  - The 120 \(\Omega\) resistor is in series with the parallel combination.

**Objective:**

Calculate the value of \( R \) such that the total resistance between terminals \( a \) and \( b \) is 55 \(\Omega\).

**Diagram Explanation:**

- From terminal \( a \), the current flows through an \( R \) resistor.
- After \( R \), the circuit splits into two branches.
  - One branch contains the 120 \(\Omega\) resistor.
  - The other branch contains the 40 \(\Omega\) and 5.0 \(\Omega\) resistors in series, followed by another \( R \) resistor.
- These branches reconverge at terminal \( b \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Calculating Equivalent Resistance in a Circuit** The resistance between terminals \( a \) and \( b \) in the figure below is 55 \(\Omega\). If the resistors labeled \( R \) have the same value, determine \( R \). **Circuit Description:** - The circuit consists of five resistors. - Two resistors are labeled \( R \) and have unknown values. - There are three additional resistors with known values: 120 \(\Omega\), 40 \(\Omega\), and 5.0 \(\Omega\). - The resistors are arranged as follows: - One \( R \) resistor is in series between the terminals \( a \) and \( b \). - The other \( R \) resistor is in parallel with the 40 \(\Omega\) and 5.0 \(\Omega\) resistors. - The 120 \(\Omega\) resistor is in series with the parallel combination. **Objective:** Calculate the value of \( R \) such that the total resistance between terminals \( a \) and \( b \) is 55 \(\Omega\). **Diagram Explanation:** - From terminal \( a \), the current flows through an \( R \) resistor. - After \( R \), the circuit splits into two branches. - One branch contains the 120 \(\Omega\) resistor. - The other branch contains the 40 \(\Omega\) and 5.0 \(\Omega\) resistors in series, followed by another \( R \) resistor. - These branches reconverge at terminal \( b \).
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