3. A regular tetrahedron is a pyramid with a triangular base. Six R = 10.0 2 resistors are placed along its six edges, with junctions at its four vertices, as shown in Fig. 3. A 12.0-V battery is connected to any two of the vertices. Find (i) the equivalent resistance of the tetrahedron be- tween these vertices and (ii) the current in the battery. R m m ww R R Myn

3. A regular tetrahedron is a pyramid with a triangular base. Six R = 10.0 2 resistors are placed along its six edges, with junctions at its four vertices, as shown in Fig. 3. A 12.0-V battery is connected to any two of the vertices. Find (i) the equivalent resistance of the tetrahedron be- tween these vertices and (ii) the current in the battery. R m m ww R R Myn

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