Answer to Question #133672 in Electric Circuits for Asif Sultan

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Answer 1

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As we know, two points connected with an ideal wire are equipotential. Than means that $V_1 = V_2$, therefore there is no voltage drop on the resistors between points 1 and 2. So current flows through the (ideal) wire, not trough the resistors. Thus, the resistance of the circuit section between 1 and 2 is zero.

The same is true for circuit section between 3 and 4, its resistance is zero as well.

So, total resistance of circuit between A and B is $0+R+0 = R$.

Answer: $R.$