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I have come across many circuits which have symmetry like up-down or left-right symmetry.(up-down/right-left symmetry) Generalized method for dealing with circuit involving symmetry? I also got to know how equivalent resistance is to be measured in such cases. But to be honest even though I know the tricks I am feeling like a hollow sphere who does know how to deal with such situations but why were these situations caused are completely unknown to me. So I am looking for a bit of intuitive approach to such symmetrical circuits...why current or voltage in up-down/left-right symmetry are equal in the opposite sides of the axis we consider rather than being of different values.

It would be really appreciable and helpful if anyone could put up some intuitive approach for symmetrical circuits which won't be hard for a high school student to grasp.

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To solve a symmetric resistance circuit, First one needs to identify equipotential points, you can find the equipotential points by visualizing the way current flows across each branch. If the resistance circuit ahead looks similar through any two branch then current split equally. Then they will be giving equal drops and thus you can tell which points will be at equal potential. Just merge the equipotential points and the circuit gets simplified. I think its better to explain the same with an example like the one youtube video "how to solve symmetric circuits" posted in our channel named "Detangle"

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