Chapter 28. Direct-Current Circuits

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Chapter 28. Direct-Current Circuits"

Transcription

1 Chapter 28. Direct-Current Circuits esistors in Series and Parallel (gnore internal resistances for batteries in this section.) A 5- resistor is connected in series with a 3- resistor and a 16-V battery. What is the effective resistance and what is the current in the circuit? e = = +5 ; e = V 16 V 8 = 2.00 A 16 V A 15- resistor is connected in parallel with a 30- resistor and a 30-V source of emf. What is the effective resistance and what total current is delivered? e 1 2 (15 )(30 ) ; e = V V 30 V 10 ; = 3.00 A n Problem 28-2, what is the current in 15 and 30- resistors? 30 V For Parallel: V 15 = V 30 = 30 V; 15 ; = 2.00 A V ; = 1.00 A Note: = T = 3.00 A What is the equivalent resistance of 2, 4, and 6- resistors connected in parallel? e = + ; e =

2 28-5. An 18- resistor and a 9- resistor are first connected in parallel and then in series with a 24-V battery. What is the effective resistance for each connection? Neglecting internal resistance, what is the total current delivered by the battery in each case? e 1 2 (18 )(9 ) ; e = V 18 9 V 6.00 ; = 4.00 A e = = ; e = V 27 = A A 12- resistor and an 8- resistor are first connected in parallel and then in series with a 28-V source of emf. What is the effective resistance and total current in each case? e 1 2 (1)(8 ) ; e = V 28 V 4.80 ; = 5.83 A 28 V V 8 e = = 1 +8 ; e = 20.0 V 28 V 20 = 1.40 A An 8- resistor and a 3- resistor are first connected in parallel and then in series with a 12-V source. Find the effective resistance and total current for each connection? e ()(8 ) + 8 ; e = 2.18 V 12 V 2.18 ; = 5.50 A e = = +8 ; e = 11.0 V 12 V 11 = 1.09 A 386

3 28-8. Given three resistors of 80, 60, and 40, find their effective resistance when connected in series and when connected in parallel. Series: e = ; e = 180 Parallel: ; e = e i Three resistances of 4, 9, and 11 are connected first in series and then in parallel. Find the effective resistance for each connection. Series: e = ; e = 24.0 Parallel: ; e = e i * A 9- resistor is connected in series with two parallel resistors of 6 and 1. What is the terminal potential difference if the total current from the battery is 4 A? ()(1) e ; e + 9 = V T = = (4 A)(1); V T = 52.0 V 1 4 A V T 9 * For the circuit described in Problem 28-10, what is the voltage across the 9- resistor and what is the current through the 6- resistor? V 9 = (4 A)(9 ) = 36 V; V 9 = 36.0 V The rest of the 52 V drops across each of the parallel resistors: V 6 = V 7 = 52 V 36 V; V 6 = 16 V 6 V V ; 6 = 2.67 A 387

4 * Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit drawn in Fig Start at far right and reduce circuit in steps: = = ; ()() '' ; e = ; e = * Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit shown in Fig Start at far right and reduce circuit in steps: = = ; ()() ' ; = + 3 = e (5 )() 2.2 ; e = e * f a potential difference of is applied to the circuit drawn in Fig , what is the current and voltage across the 1- resistor? e = A; 8 The voltage across the 3 and 6- parallel 1 connection is found from t and the 2- combination resistance: 6 V V 3 = V 6 = ()(3.00 A); V 6 = 6.00 V; 6 1 A Thus, 1 = 6 = 1.00 A, and V 1 = (1 A)(1 ) = 1 V; V 1 = 1 V; 1 = 1 A 388

5 * f a potential difference of 12-V is applied to the free ends in Fig , what is the current and voltage across the 2- resistor? 1 12 V e = A; V 12 V Note that V 5 = 12 V; A V V 3,6 = (2.4 A)() = 4.80 V; A = 1 = 1.60 A; V 2 = (1.6 A)() = 3.20 V = 1.60 A; V 2 = 3.20 V 12 V 5 12 V 12 V 2 EMF and Terminal Potential Difference A load resistance of 8 is connected in series with a 18-V battery whose internal resistance is 1.0. What current is delivered and what is the terminal voltage? E 18V ; = 2.00 A r L A resistance of is placed across a 12-V battery whose internal resistance is 0.. What is the current delivered to the circuit? What is the terminal potential difference? E 12V ; r 0. L = 1.90 A V T = E r = 12 V (1.90 A)(0.); V T = 11.4 V 389

6 Two resistors of 7 and 1 are connected in parallel with a 16-V battery whose internal resistance is What is the terminal potential difference and the current in delivered to the circuit? (7 )(1) ' 4.67 ; e = V E 16 V ; = 3.25 A V T = E r = 16 V (3.25 A)(0.25 ); r' V T = 15.2 V; = 3.25 A The open-circuit potential difference of a battery is 6 V. The current delivered to a 4- resistor is 1.40 A. What is the internal resistance? E = L + r; r = E - L E r L 6 V - (1.40 A)() ; r = A A dc motor draws 20 A from a 120-V dc line. f the internal resistance is 0., what is the terminal voltage of the motor? V T = E r = 120 V (20A)(0.); V T = 116 V For the motor in Problem 28-21, what is the electric power drawn from the line? What portion of this power is dissipated because of heat losses? What power is delivered by the motor? P i = E = (120 V)(20 A); P L = r = (20 A) 2 (0.2); P i = 2400 W P L = 80 W P o = V T = (116 V)(20 A); P o = 2320 W; Note: P i = P L + P o ; 2400 W = 80 W W 390

7 A 2- and a 6- resistor are connected in series with a 24-V battery of internal resistance 0.5. What is the terminal voltage and the power lost to internal resistance? e = = 8.50 ; E 2.82 A 8.5 e V T = E r = (2.82 A)(0.5 ); V T = 22.6 V P L = r = (2.82 A) 2 (0.5 ); P L = 3.99 W * Determine the total current and the current through each resistor for Fig when E =, 1 = 2 = 3 = 1 4 = and r = 0.. e 1,2 ()() ; 1,2,3 = + 1 = 3 ()() 1.20 ; 3 e = = = = T ; T = 15.0 A V V 4 = V 1.2 = (1.)(15 A) = 18 V = 9.0 A; 3 = 15 A 9 A = 6 A; V 3 = (6 A)(1 ) = 6 V; V 1 = V 2 = 18 V 6 V; 12 V 12 V V 1 = V 2 = 12 V; 4 A; 1 2 A ; T = 15 A, 1 = 2 A, = 3 = 4 = 9 A The solution is easier using Kirchhoff s laws, developed later in this chapter. 391

8 * Find the total current and the current through each resistor for Fig when E = 50 V, 1 = 1 2 = 3 = 4 = 8 and r = 0.. 1,2 (1)() ; 1,2,3 = + = (10 )(8 ) e = = V T ; 4.8 T = 10.3 A 3 = 45.9 V V 4 = V p = (4.4)(10.3 A) = 45.9 V = V V V V 4 = 5.73 A; 3 = 10.3 A 5.73 A = 4.59 A; V 3 = (4.59 A)() = 27.5 V; 18.4 V 18.4 V V 1 = V 2 = 45.9 V 27.5 V = 18.4 V; 3.06 A; A; 1 T = 10.3 A, 1 = 1.53 A, = = = 5.73 A Kirchhoff s Laws Apply Kirchhoff s second rule to the current loop in Fig What is the net voltage around the loop? What is the net drop? What is the current in the loop? ndicate output directions of emf s, assume direction of 20 V + current, and trace in a clockwise direction for loop rule: E = ; 20 V 4 V = () + (); (8 ) = 16 V; 16 V 8 ; = 2.00 A 4 V Net voltage drop = E = 16 V; = (8 )(2 A) = 16 V 392

9 Answer the same questions for Problem where the polarity of the 20-V battery is changed, that is, its output direction is now to the left? ( efer to Fig. in Prob ) E = -20 V 4 V = -; = () + ( = (8) E = ; - = (8 ); = A; = (8 )(-4 A) = - The minus sign means the current is counterclockwise (against the assume direction) * Use Kirchhoff s laws to solve for the currents through the circuit shown as Fig First law at point P: 1 + = 3 Current rule 1 Loop A (2 nd law): E = Loop rule 5 V 4 V = () 1 + () 1 () P A 5 V Simplifying we obtain: (1) = 1 A 4 V B 3 1 Loop B: 4 V 3 V = () + () 3 + (1 ) 3 Simplifying: (2) = 1 A, but 3 = V Substituting we have: 6 + 4( 1 + ) = 1 A or (3) = 1 A From which, 1 = 0.25 A 2.5 ; Substituting into (1): 6(0.25 A 2.5 ) 6 = 1 A 1.5 A 15 6 = 1 A; -21 = -0.5 A; = A; = 23.8 ma Putting this into (1), we have: 6 1 6( A) = 1 A, and 1 = 190 ma Now, 1 + = 3 so that 3 = 23.8 ma ma or 3 = 214 ma * Use Kirchhoff s laws to solve for the currents in Fig Current rule: = or (1) 3 = 1 Loop A: 20 V = () 1 + () ; (2) = 20 A Loop B: 8 V = () 3 + () ; (3) = 4 A Outside Loop: 20 V 8 V = () () or = 4 A 20 V P 1 4 V A B 8 V 5 V 3 393

10 * (Cont.) (3) = 4 A and 3 = 1 3( 1 ) + 2 = 4 A; 3 1 = 5 4 A (2) = 20 A; (5 4 A) + 4 = 20; = 2.67 A; 3 1 = 5(2.67 A) 4 A; 1 = 3.11 A 3 = 1 = 2.67 A 3.11 A = A 20 V P 1 4 V A B 5 V 3 Note: 3 goes in opposite direction to that assumed. 1 = 3.11 A, = 2.67 A, 3 = A 8 V * Apply Kirchhoff s laws to the circuit of Fig Find the currents in each branch. Current rule: (1) = V Applying loop rule gives six possible equations: 1 (2) = 3 A; (3) = (4) = 6A; (5) = -3A (6) = 6 A (7) = 3A 6 V 4 Put 4 = ; into (4): ( ) = 6 A = 6 A Now, solving (2) for 1 gives: 1 = 2 A 2, which can be used in the above equation. -6(2 A 2 ) = 6 A, which gives: = 18 A But, from (3), we put = into above equation to find that: 3 = A From (2): (0.439 A) = 3 A; and 1 = A From (3): 3 5(0.439 A) = 0; and = A From (4): 5(0.439 A) = 6 A; and 4 = A Currents in each branch are: 1 = 536 ma, = 732 ma, 3 = 439 ma, 4 = 634 ma Note: Not all of the equations are independent. Elimination of two may yield another. t is best to start with the current rule, and use it to eliminate one of the currents quickly. 394

11 The Wheatstone Bridge A Wheatstone bridge is used to measure the resistance x of a coil of wire. The resistance box is adjusted for, and the contact key is positioned at the 45 cm mark when measured from point A of Fig Find x. ( Note: l 1 + l 2 = 100 cm ) x l l 32 ; x = ()(55 cm) (45 cm) Commercially available Wheatstone bridges are portable and have a self-contained galvanometer. The ratio 2 / 1 can be set at any integral power of ten between and 1000 by a single dual switch. When this ratio is set to 100 and the known resistance is adjusted to 46.7, the galvanometer current is zero. What is the unknown resistance? x 2 3 (46.7 )(100) ; x = n a commercial Wheatstone bridge, 1 and 2 have the resistances of 20 and 40, respectively. f the resistance x is 1, what must be the known resistance 3 for zero galvanometer deflection? 2 20 x 3 (1) 1 40 ; x = 7.00 Challenge Problems: esistances of 3, 6, and 9 are first connected in series and then in parallel with an 36-V source of potential difference. Neglecting internal resistance, what is the current leaving the positive terminal of the battery? e = i = = 18; 36 V 18 ; = 2.00 A 395

12 (Cont.) ; e = 1.6; 9 e i 36 V 1.6 ; = 22.0 A Three 3- resistors are connected in parallel. This combination is then placed in series with another 3- resistor. What is the equivalent resistance? ; ' e = + V e = 1 + ; e = * Three resistors of 4, 8, and 1 are connected in series with a battery. A switch allows the battery to be connected or disconnected from the circuit? When the switch is open, a voltmeter across the terminals of the battery reads 50 V. When the switch is closed, the voltmeter reads 48 V. What is the internal resistance in the battery? L = = 2; E = 50 V; V T = 48 V = L 48 V 2.00 A ; E V T = r; 50 V 48 V = r 50 V - 48 V r ; r = A * The generator in Fig develops an emf of E1 = and has an internal resistance of 0.. The generator is used to charge a battery E2 = 12 V whose internal resistance is 0.. Assume that 1 = and 2 =. What is the terminal voltage across the generator? What is the terminal voltage across the battery? - 12 V 1.14 A V 1 = E1 r = (1.14 A)(0.) = 23.8 V; V 2 = 12 V + (1.14 A)(0.) = 12.3 V r r 12 V 396

13 * What is the power consumed in charging the battery for Problem Show that the power delivered by the generator is equal to the power losses due to resistance and the power consumed in charging the battery. P = E = ()(1.143 A) P e = W P = e = (1.143 A) 2 (10.5 ); P = W r r 12 V P V = (12 V)(1.143 A) = W; P e = P + P V ; 27.4 W = 13.7 W W * Assume the following values for the parameters of the circuit illustrated in Fig. 28-8: E1 = 100 V, E2 = 20 V, r 1 = 0.. r 2 = 0., and = What are the terminal voltages V 1 and V 2? What is the power lost through the 4- resistor? 100 V - 20 V 17.0 A 100 V V 1 = E1 r = 100 V (17.0 A)(0.) = 94.9 V; r r 20 V V 2 = 20 V + (17.0 A)(0.) = 26.8 V; P = = (17 A) 2 () = 1160 W * Solve for the currents in each branch for Fig V Current rule: 1 = + 3 ; Loops: E = s (1) = 12 A; (2) = 6 A (2) = 3 A; (3) = 18 A From (1): 5( + 3 ) + 10 = 12 A = 12 A P V A 10 B 3 Multiplying this equation by 2: = -24 A Now add this to (2): = -21 A and = A 6 V Now, from (1) and from (2): 1 = 1.20 A and 3 = A 397

14 * f the current in the 6- resistor of Fig is 2 A, what is the emf of the battery? Neglect internal resistance. What is the power loss through the 1- resistor? V 6 = (2 A)() = 12 V; V 3 = 12 V = 3 () 2A 1 12 V 3 4 A ; T = 2 A + 4 A = 6 A; 3 T E V 1 = (1 )(6 A) = 6 V; E = 6 V + 12 V = 18 V; P = T 2 = (6 A) 2 (1 ) = 36 W Critical Thinking Problems * A three-way light bulb uses two resistors, a 50-W filament and a 100-W filament. A three-way switch allows each to be connected in series and provides a third possibility by connecting the two filaments in parallel? Draw a possible arrangement of switches than will accomplish these tasks. Assume that the household voltage is 120 V. What are the resistances of each filament? What is the power of the parallel combination? Switch can be set at A, B, or C to give three possibilities: V (120 V) P ; 1 = 288 ; 50 W 2 (120 V) 2 = W 1 2 B T 120 V For Parallel: e (288 )(14) A C V P (120 V) 9 ; P = 150 W

15 * The circuit illustrated in Fig consists of a 12-V battery, a 4- resistor, and a switch. When new, the internal resistance of the battery is 0., and a voltmeter is placed across the terminals of the battery. What will be the reading of the voltmeter when the switch is open and when it is closed? After a long period of time, the experiment is repeated and it is noted that open circuit reading is unchanged, but the terminal voltage has reduced by 10 percent. How do you explain the lower terminal voltage? What is the internal resistance of the old battery? When new: E 12 V ; r + 0. = 2.73 A V T = E r = 12 V (2.73 A)(0.); V T = 10.9 V V T reduced by 10% due to increase of r int. V = 10.9 V 0.1(10.9 V); V = 9.81 V V = L = 9.81 V; 9.81 V E V ' 2.45 A; V ' E r; r E V ' 12 V V r ;.45 A r = 0.89 * Given three resistors of 3, 9, and 18 list all the possible equivalent resistances that can be obtained through various connections? All in parallel: ; e = e All in series: e = = ; e = 30 Parallel (3,9) in series with (18): Parallel (3,18) in series with (9): Parallel (9,18) in series with (3): e e e ()(9 ) 18 ; + 9 ()(18 ) 9 ; + 18 (9 )(18 ) ; e = 20. e = 11. e =

16 *28-43 (Cont.) Series (3 + 9) in parallel with (18): Series (3 + 18) in parallel with (9): Series (9 + 18) in parallel with (3): e e e (1)(18 ) ; (9 )(21 ) ; ()(27 ) ; + 27 e = 20. e = 6.30 e = 2.70 * efer to Fig , assume that E =, 1 = 8 2 = 3 = 4 = and r = 0.5. What current is delivered to the circuit by the 24-V battery? What are the voltage and current for the 8- resistor? 1,2 e ()(8 ) 2.18 ; 1,2,3 = = (4.18 )() 2.0; 4.18 e = = = = T ; 2.5 T = 9.43 A V 4 = V 1,2,3 = (9.43 A) (2.0) = 19.3 V V A ; 3 = 9.43 A 4.82 A = 4.61 A; V 3 = (4.61 A)() = 9.23 V 10.1 V V 1 = V 2 = 19.3 V 9.23 V; V 1 = V 2 = 10.1 V; A ; 8 Finally, for the 8- resistor: V 1 = 10.1 V and 1 = 1.26 A 400

17 * What is the effective resistance of the external circuit for Fig if internal resistance is neglected. What is the current through the 1- resistor? ,5 ()(8 ) 2.18 ; 3,4,5 = = (3.18 )() 1,2,3,4 = 3.18 ; 1,2,3,4 = e = ; e = in the 1- resistor is same as in 3,4,5 T 3.95 A 6.08 V 2,3,4,5 = (3.95 A)(2.08 ) = 8.21 V; Also V 3,4,5 = 8.21 V 8.21 V 3,4, A; 3.18 Therefore 3 = 2.58 A in 1- resistor e = 6.08 ; 3 = 2.58 A 401

Series and Parallel Circuits

Series and Parallel Circuits Series and Parallel Circuits Components in a circuit can be connected in series or parallel. A series arrangement of components is where they are inline with each other, i.e. connected end-to-end. A parallel

More information

Circuits. The light bulbs in the circuits below are identical. Which configuration produces more light? (a) circuit I (b) circuit II (c) both the same

Circuits. The light bulbs in the circuits below are identical. Which configuration produces more light? (a) circuit I (b) circuit II (c) both the same Circuits The light bulbs in the circuits below are identical. Which configuration produces more light? (a) circuit I (b) circuit II (c) both the same Circuit II has ½ current of each branch of circuit

More information

Chapter 5. Parallel Circuits ISU EE. C.Y. Lee

Chapter 5. Parallel Circuits ISU EE. C.Y. Lee Chapter 5 Parallel Circuits Objectives Identify a parallel circuit Determine the voltage across each parallel branch Apply Kirchhoff s current law Determine total parallel resistance Apply Ohm s law in

More information

CHAPTER 28 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

CHAPTER 28 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS CHAPTER 8 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1. Sketch a circuit diagram for a circuit that includes a resistor R 1 connected to the positive terminal of a battery, a pair of parallel resistors R and R connected to the

More information

Chapter 19. Electric Circuits

Chapter 19. Electric Circuits Chapter 9 Electric Circuits Series Wiring There are many circuits in which more than one device is connected to a voltage source. Series wiring means that the devices are connected in such a way that there

More information

Physics, Chapter 27: Direct-Current Circuits

Physics, Chapter 27: Direct-Current Circuits University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Robert Katz Publications Research Papers in Physics and Astronomy 1-1-1958 Physics, Chapter 27: Direct-Current Circuits

More information

People s Physics Book

People s Physics Book The Big Ideas: The name electric current is given to the phenomenon that occurs when an electric field moves down a wire at close to the speed of light. Voltage is the electrical energy density (energy

More information

Experiment NO.3 Series and parallel connection

Experiment NO.3 Series and parallel connection Experiment NO.3 Series and parallel connection Object To study the properties of series and parallel connection. Apparatus 1. DC circuit training system 2. Set of wires. 3. DC Power supply 4. Digital A.V.O.

More information

Preamble. Kirchoff Voltage Law (KVL) Series Resistors. In this section of my lectures we will be. resistor arrangements; series and

Preamble. Kirchoff Voltage Law (KVL) Series Resistors. In this section of my lectures we will be. resistor arrangements; series and Preamble Series and Parallel Circuits Physics, 8th Edition Custom Edition Cutnell & Johnson Chapter 0.6-0.8, 0.0 Pages 60-68, 69-6 n this section of my lectures we will be developing the two common types

More information

Experiment #5, Series and Parallel Circuits, Kirchhoff s Laws

Experiment #5, Series and Parallel Circuits, Kirchhoff s Laws Physics 182 Summer 2013 Experiment #5 1 Experiment #5, Series and Parallel Circuits, Kirchhoff s Laws 1 Purpose Our purpose is to explore and validate Kirchhoff s laws as a way to better understanding

More information

Chapter 7 Direct-Current Circuits

Chapter 7 Direct-Current Circuits Chapter 7 Direct-Current Circuits 7. Introduction...7-7. Electromotive Force...7-3 7.3 Resistors in Series and in Parallel...7-5 7.4 Kirchhoff s Circuit Rules...7-7 7.5 Voltage-Current Measurements...7-9

More information

Electrical Fundamentals Module 3: Parallel Circuits

Electrical Fundamentals Module 3: Parallel Circuits Electrical Fundamentals Module 3: Parallel Circuits PREPARED BY IAT Curriculum Unit August 2008 Institute of Applied Technology, 2008 ATE310- Electrical Fundamentals 2 Module 3 Parallel Circuits Module

More information

PHYSICS 111 LABORATORY Experiment #3 Current, Voltage and Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits

PHYSICS 111 LABORATORY Experiment #3 Current, Voltage and Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits PHYSCS 111 LABORATORY Experiment #3 Current, Voltage and Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits This experiment is designed to investigate the relationship between current and potential in simple series

More information

= (0.400 A) (4.80 V) = 1.92 W = (0.400 A) (7.20 V) = 2.88 W

= (0.400 A) (4.80 V) = 1.92 W = (0.400 A) (7.20 V) = 2.88 W Physics 2220 Module 06 Homework 0. What are the magnitude and direction of the current in the 8 Ω resister in the figure? Assume the current is moving clockwise. Then use Kirchhoff's second rule: 3.00

More information

AP Physics Electricity and Magnetism #4 Electrical Circuits, Kirchoff s Rules

AP Physics Electricity and Magnetism #4 Electrical Circuits, Kirchoff s Rules Name Period AP Physics Electricity and Magnetism #4 Electrical Circuits, Kirchoff s Rules Dr. Campbell 1. Four 240 Ω light bulbs are connected in series. What is the total resistance of the circuit? What

More information

Student Exploration: Circuits

Student Exploration: Circuits Name: Date: Student Exploration: Circuits Vocabulary: ammeter, circuit, current, ohmmeter, Ohm s law, parallel circuit, resistance, resistor, series circuit, voltage Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these

More information

Experiment 8 Series-Parallel Circuits

Experiment 8 Series-Parallel Circuits Experiment 8 Series-Parallel Circuits EL 111 - DC Fundamentals By: Walter Banzhaf, E.K. Smith, and Winfield Young University of Hartford Ward College of Technology Objectives: 1. For the student to measure

More information

Physics 133: tutorial week 4 Ohm s law, electrical power, emf and internal resistance.

Physics 133: tutorial week 4 Ohm s law, electrical power, emf and internal resistance. Physics 133: tutorial week 4 Ohm s law, electrical power, emf and internal resistance. 41. The heating element of a clothes drier has a resistance of 11Ïand is connected across a 240V electrical outlet.

More information

Resistors in Series and Parallel

Resistors in Series and Parallel Resistors in Series and Parallel Bởi: OpenStaxCollege Most circuits have more than one component, called a resistor that limits the flow of charge in the circuit. A measure of this limit on charge flow

More information

Σ I in = Σ I out E = IR 1 + IR 2 FXA 2008 KIRCHHOFF S LAWS 1. Candidates should be able to : LAW 1 (K1)

Σ I in = Σ I out E = IR 1 + IR 2 FXA 2008 KIRCHHOFF S LAWS 1. Candidates should be able to : LAW 1 (K1) UNT G482 Module 3 2.3.1 Series & Parallel Circuits Candidates should be able to : KRCHHOFF S LAWS 1 LAW 1 (K1) State Kirchhoff s second law and appreciate that it is a consequence of conservation of energy.

More information

Direct-Current Circuits

Direct-Current Circuits 8 Direct-Current Circuits Clicker Questions Question N.0 Description: Understanding circuits with parallel resistances. Question A battery is used to light a bulb as shown. A second bulb is connected by

More information

Analysis of a single-loop circuit using the KVL method

Analysis of a single-loop circuit using the KVL method Analysis of a single-loop circuit using the KVL method Figure 1 is our circuit to analyze. We shall attempt to determine the current through each element, the voltage across each element, and the power

More information

Nodal and Loop Analysis

Nodal and Loop Analysis Nodal and Loop Analysis The process of analyzing circuits can sometimes be a difficult task to do. Examining a circuit with the node or loop methods can reduce the amount of time required to get important

More information

Solution Derivations for Capa #11

Solution Derivations for Capa #11 Solution Derivations for Capa #11 Caution: The symbol E is used interchangeably for energy and EMF. 1) DATA: V b = 5.0 V, = 155 Ω, L = 8.400 10 2 H. In the diagram above, what is the voltage across the

More information

CURRENT ELECTRICITY - I

CURRENT ELECTRICITY - I CURRNT LCTRCTY - 1. lectric Current 2. Conventional Current 3. Drift elocity of electrons and current 4. Current Density 5. Ohm s Law 6. Resistance, Resistivity, Conductance & Conductivity 7. Temperature

More information

Homework #11 203-1-1721 Physics 2 for Students of Mechanical Engineering

Homework #11 203-1-1721 Physics 2 for Students of Mechanical Engineering Homework #11 203-1-1721 Physics 2 for Students of Mechanical Engineering 2. A circular coil has a 10.3 cm radius and consists of 34 closely wound turns of wire. An externally produced magnetic field of

More information

Series and Parallel Circuits

Series and Parallel Circuits Direct Current (DC) Direct current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. The term DC is used to refer to power systems that use refer to the constant (not changing with time), mean (average)

More information

Lab 3 - DC Circuits and Ohm s Law

Lab 3 - DC Circuits and Ohm s Law Lab 3 DC Circuits and Ohm s Law L3-1 Name Date Partners Lab 3 - DC Circuits and Ohm s Law OBJECTIES To learn to apply the concept of potential difference (voltage) to explain the action of a battery in

More information

TECH TIP # 37 SOLVING SERIES/PARALLEL CIRCUITS THREE LAWS --- SERIES CIRCUITS LAW # 1 --- THE SAME CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH ALL PARTS OF THE CIRCUIT

TECH TIP # 37 SOLVING SERIES/PARALLEL CIRCUITS THREE LAWS --- SERIES CIRCUITS LAW # 1 --- THE SAME CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH ALL PARTS OF THE CIRCUIT TECH TIP # 37 SOLVING SERIES/PARALLEL CIRCUITS Please study this Tech Tip along with assignment 4 in Basic Electricity. Parallel circuits differ from series circuits in that the current divides into a

More information

Series-Parallel Circuits. Objectives

Series-Parallel Circuits. Objectives Series-Parallel Circuits Objectives Identify series-parallel configuration Analyze series-parallel circuits Apply KVL and KCL to the series-parallel circuits Analyze loaded voltage dividers Determine the

More information

EXPERIMENT 7 OHM S LAW, RESISTORS IN SERIES AND PARALLEL

EXPERIMENT 7 OHM S LAW, RESISTORS IN SERIES AND PARALLEL 260 7- I. THEOY EXPEIMENT 7 OHM S LAW, ESISTOS IN SEIES AND PAALLEL The purposes of this experiment are to test Ohm's Law, to study resistors in series and parallel, and to learn the correct use of ammeters

More information

Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits

Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits The configuration of circuit elements clearly affects the behaviour of a circuit. Resistors connected in series or in parallel are very common in a circuit and act

More information

Series and Parallel Circuits

Series and Parallel Circuits Series and Parallel Circuits Direct-Current Series Circuits A series circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in a line, one after the other, like railroad cars on a single track. There

More information

STUDY MATERIAL FOR CLASS 10+2 - Physics- CURRENT ELECTRICITY. The flow of electric charges in a particular direction constitutes electric current.

STUDY MATERIAL FOR CLASS 10+2 - Physics- CURRENT ELECTRICITY. The flow of electric charges in a particular direction constitutes electric current. Chapter : 3 Current Electricity Current Electricity The branch of Physics which deals with the study of electric charges in motion is called current electricity. Electric current The flow of electric charges

More information

Fig. 1 Analogue Multimeter Fig.2 Digital Multimeter

Fig. 1 Analogue Multimeter Fig.2 Digital Multimeter ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT AND MEASUREMENT Electrical measuring instruments are devices used to measure electrical quantities such as electric current, voltage, resistance, electrical power and energy. MULTIMETERS

More information

Slide 1 / 26. Inductance. 2011 by Bryan Pflueger

Slide 1 / 26. Inductance. 2011 by Bryan Pflueger Slide 1 / 26 Inductance 2011 by Bryan Pflueger Slide 2 / 26 Mutual Inductance If two coils of wire are placed near each other and have a current passing through them, they will each induce an emf on one

More information

45. The peak value of an alternating current in a 1500-W device is 5.4 A. What is the rms voltage across?

45. The peak value of an alternating current in a 1500-W device is 5.4 A. What is the rms voltage across? PHYS Practice Problems hapters 8- hapter 8. 45. The peak value of an alternating current in a 5-W device is 5.4 A. What is the rms voltage across? The power and current can be used to find the peak voltage,

More information

Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits Physics Lab VIII

Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits Physics Lab VIII Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits Physics Lab VIII Objective In the set of experiments, the theoretical expressions used to calculate the total resistance in a combination of resistors will be tested

More information

W03 Analysis of DC Circuits. Yrd. Doç. Dr. Aytaç Gören

W03 Analysis of DC Circuits. Yrd. Doç. Dr. Aytaç Gören W03 Analysis of DC Circuits Yrd. Doç. Dr. Aytaç Gören ELK 2018 - Contents W01 Basic Concepts in Electronics W02 AC to DC Conversion W03 Analysis of DC Circuits (self and condenser) W04 Transistors and

More information

DC GENERATOR THEORY. LIST the three conditions necessary to induce a voltage into a conductor.

DC GENERATOR THEORY. LIST the three conditions necessary to induce a voltage into a conductor. DC Generators DC generators are widely used to produce a DC voltage. The amount of voltage produced depends on a variety of factors. EO 1.5 LIST the three conditions necessary to induce a voltage into

More information

Eðlisfræði 2, vor 2007

Eðlisfræði 2, vor 2007 [ Assignment View ] [ Print ] Eðlisfræði 2, vor 2007 30. Inductance Assignment is due at 2:00am on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Credit for problems submitted late will decrease to 0% after the deadline has

More information

1. The diagram below represents magnetic lines of force within a region of space.

1. The diagram below represents magnetic lines of force within a region of space. 1. The diagram below represents magnetic lines of force within a region of space. 4. In which diagram below is the magnetic flux density at point P greatest? (1) (3) (2) (4) The magnetic field is strongest

More information

AP1 Electricity. 1. A student wearing shoes stands on a tile floor. The students shoes do not fall into the tile floor due to

AP1 Electricity. 1. A student wearing shoes stands on a tile floor. The students shoes do not fall into the tile floor due to 1. A student wearing shoes stands on a tile floor. The students shoes do not fall into the tile floor due to (A) a force of repulsion between the shoes and the floor due to macroscopic gravitational forces.

More information

Tristan s Guide to: Solving Parallel Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006. Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com

Tristan s Guide to: Solving Parallel Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006. Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com Tristan s Guide to: Solving Parallel Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006 Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com Parallel Circuits. Parallel Circuits are a little bit more complicated

More information

Chapter 13: Electric Circuits

Chapter 13: Electric Circuits Chapter 13: Electric Circuits 1. A household circuit rated at 120 Volts is protected by a fuse rated at 15 amps. What is the maximum number of 100 watt light bulbs which can be lit simultaneously in parallel

More information

The purposes of this experiment are to test Faraday's Law qualitatively and to test Lenz's Law.

The purposes of this experiment are to test Faraday's Law qualitatively and to test Lenz's Law. 260 17-1 I. THEORY EXPERIMENT 17 QUALITATIVE STUDY OF INDUCED EMF Along the extended central axis of a bar magnet, the magnetic field vector B r, on the side nearer the North pole, points away from this

More information

13.10: How Series and Parallel Circuits Differ pg. 571

13.10: How Series and Parallel Circuits Differ pg. 571 13.10: How Series and Parallel Circuits Differ pg. 571 Key Concepts: 5. Connecting loads in series and parallel affects the current, potential difference, and total resistance. - Using your knowledge of

More information

DC Circuits (Combination of resistances)

DC Circuits (Combination of resistances) Name: Partner: Partner: Partner: DC Circuits (Combination of resistances) EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Circuits Experiment Board One Dcell Battery Wire leads Multimeter 100, 330, 1k resistors Purpose The purpose

More information

12. The current in an inductor is changing at the rate of 100 A/s, and the inductor emf is 40 V. What is its self-inductance?

12. The current in an inductor is changing at the rate of 100 A/s, and the inductor emf is 40 V. What is its self-inductance? 12. The current in an inductor is changing at the rate of 100 A/s, and the inductor emf is 40 V. What is its self-inductance? From Equation 32-5, L = -E=(dI =dt) = 40 V=(100 A/s) = 0.4 H. 15. A cardboard

More information

Parallel DC circuits

Parallel DC circuits Parallel DC circuits This worksheet and all related files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, version 1.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/1.0/,

More information

Chapter 7. DC Circuits

Chapter 7. DC Circuits Chapter 7 DC Circuits 7.1 Introduction... 7-3 Example 7.1.1: Junctions, branches and loops... 7-4 7.2 Electromotive Force... 7-5 7.3 Electrical Energy and Power... 7-9 7.4 Resistors in Series and in Parallel...

More information

Method 1: 30x50 30 50 18.75 15 18.75 0.8. 80 Method 2: 15

Method 1: 30x50 30 50 18.75 15 18.75 0.8. 80 Method 2: 15 The University of New South Wales School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications ELEC Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering Tutorial Solutions Q. In the figure below a voltage source and

More information

DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS

DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS Revision 12:50 14 Nov 05 INTRODUCTION A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by using the principle of magnetic induction. This principle

More information

Chapter 28B - EMF and Terminal P.D. A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University

Chapter 28B - EMF and Terminal P.D. A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University Chapter 28B - EMF and Terminal P.D. A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University 2007 Objectives: After completin this module, you should be

More information

Ohm's Law and Circuits

Ohm's Law and Circuits 2. Conductance, Insulators and Resistance A. A conductor in electricity is a material that allows electrons to flow through it easily. Metals, in general, are good conductors. Why? The property of conductance

More information

SERIES-PARALLEL DC CIRCUITS

SERIES-PARALLEL DC CIRCUITS Name: Date: Course and Section: Instructor: EXPERIMENT 1 SERIES-PARALLEL DC CIRCUITS OBJECTIVES 1. Test the theoretical analysis of series-parallel networks through direct measurements. 2. Improve skills

More information

Resistors in Series and Parallel

Resistors in Series and Parallel OpenStax-CNX module: m42356 1 Resistors in Series and Parallel OpenStax College This work is produced by OpenStax-CNX and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0 Abstract Draw a circuit

More information

Experiment #3, Ohm s Law

Experiment #3, Ohm s Law Experiment #3, Ohm s Law 1 Purpose Physics 182 - Summer 2013 - Experiment #3 1 To investigate the -oltage, -, characteristics of a carbon resistor at room temperature and at liquid nitrogen temperature,

More information

STUDY GUIDE: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

STUDY GUIDE: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM 319 S. Naperville Road Wheaton, IL 60187 www.questionsgalore.net Phone: (630) 580-5735 E-Mail: info@questionsgalore.net Fax: (630) 580-5765 STUDY GUIDE: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM An atom is made of three

More information

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) If the voltage at a point in space is zero, then the electric field must be A) zero. B) positive.

More information

120 CHAPTER 3 NODAL AND LOOP ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES SUMMARY PROBLEMS SECTION 3.1

120 CHAPTER 3 NODAL AND LOOP ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES SUMMARY PROBLEMS SECTION 3.1 IRWI03_082132v3 8/26/04 9:41 AM Page 120 120 CHAPTER 3 NODAL AND LOOP ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES SUMMARY Nodal analysis for an Nnode circuit Select one node in the Nnode circuit as the reference node. Assume

More information

The full wave rectifier consists of two diodes and a resister as shown in Figure

The full wave rectifier consists of two diodes and a resister as shown in Figure The Full-Wave Rectifier The full wave rectifier consists of two diodes and a resister as shown in Figure The transformer has a centre-tapped secondary winding. This secondary winding has a lead attached

More information

Which Bulb Burns Brighter? One is a 60-watt bulb and the other a 100-watt bulb, and they are connected in an electric circuit.

Which Bulb Burns Brighter? One is a 60-watt bulb and the other a 100-watt bulb, and they are connected in an electric circuit. Which Bulb Burns Brighter? One is a 60-watt bulb and the other a 100-watt bulb, and they are connected in an electric circuit. Look at the text on page 541 for the answer. CHPTE 23 Series and Parallel

More information

BSNL TTA Question Paper-Instruments and Measurement Specialization 2007

BSNL TTA Question Paper-Instruments and Measurement Specialization 2007 BSNL TTA Question Paper-Instruments and Measurement Specialization 2007 (1) Instrument is a device for determining (a) the magnitude of a quantity (b) the physics of a variable (c) either of the above

More information

Lab 8: DC generators: shunt, series, and compounded.

Lab 8: DC generators: shunt, series, and compounded. Lab 8: DC generators: shunt, series, and compounded. Objective: to study the properties of DC generators under no-load and full-load conditions; to learn how to connect these generators; to obtain their

More information

Lecture Notes: ECS 203 Basic Electrical Engineering Semester 1/2010. Dr.Prapun Suksompong 1 June 16, 2010

Lecture Notes: ECS 203 Basic Electrical Engineering Semester 1/2010. Dr.Prapun Suksompong 1 June 16, 2010 Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology Thammasat University School of Information, Computer and Communication Technology Lecture Notes: ECS 203 Basic Electrical Engineering Semester 1/2010 Dr.Prapun

More information

Last time : energy storage elements capacitor.

Last time : energy storage elements capacitor. Last time : energy storage elements capacitor. Charge on plates Energy stored in the form of electric field Passive sign convention Vlt Voltage drop across real capacitor can not change abruptly because

More information

PROCEDURE: 1. Measure and record the actual values of the four resistors listed in Table 10-1.

PROCEDURE: 1. Measure and record the actual values of the four resistors listed in Table 10-1. The answer to two questions will help you identify a series or parallel connection: (1) Will the identical current go through both components? f the answer is yes, the components are in series. (2) Are

More information

Current and Voltage Measurements. Current measurement

Current and Voltage Measurements. Current measurement Current and oltage easurements Current measurement ccording to current continuity (i.e. charge conservation) law, the current can be measured in any portion of a single loop circuit. B Circuit Element

More information

Unit: Charge Differentiated Task Light it Up!

Unit: Charge Differentiated Task Light it Up! The following instructional plan is part of a GaDOE collection of Unit Frameworks, Performance Tasks, examples of Student Work, and Teacher Commentary. Many more GaDOE approved instructional plans are

More information

Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force. Young and Freedman Chapter 25

Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force. Young and Freedman Chapter 25 Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force Young and Freedman Chapter 25 Electric Current: Analogy, water flowing in a pipe H 2 0 gallons/minute Flow Rate is the NET amount of water passing through a

More information

Circuit symbol. Each of the cells has a potential difference of 1.5 volts. Figure 1. Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

Circuit symbol. Each of the cells has a potential difference of 1.5 volts. Figure 1. Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence. Q.(a) Draw one line from each circuit symbol to its correct name. Circuit symbol Name Diode Light-dependent resistor (LDR) Lamp Light-emitting diode (LED) (3) Figure shows three circuits. The resistors

More information

Experiment: Series and Parallel Circuits

Experiment: Series and Parallel Circuits Phy203: General Physics Lab page 1 of 6 Experiment: Series and Parallel Circuits OBJECTVES MATERALS To study current flow and voltages in series and parallel circuits. To use Ohm s law to calculate equivalent

More information

Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits

Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits 69 Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits E&M: Series and parallel circuits Equipment List DataStudio file: Not Required Qty s Part Numbers 1 C/DC Electronics Lab EM-8656 2 D cell 1.5 volt Introduction

More information

V out = V in x R 2 (R 1 + R 2 ) V o = V i R 1 FXA 2008 POTENTIAL DIVIDER CIRCUIT 1. Candidates should be able to : SUPPLYING A FIXED PD

V out = V in x R 2 (R 1 + R 2 ) V o = V i R 1 FXA 2008 POTENTIAL DIVIDER CIRCUIT 1. Candidates should be able to : SUPPLYING A FIXED PD POTENTIAL DIIDER CIRCUIT 1 Candidates should be able to : SUPPLYING A FIXED PD Draw a simple potential divider circuit. Explain how a potential divider circuit can be used to produce a variable pd. The

More information

Wires & Connections Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component. Power Supplies Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component

Wires & Connections Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component. Power Supplies Component Circuit Symbol Function of Component Lista Dei Simboli Dei Circuiti Per i Componenti Elettronici Wires & Connections Wire Wires joined Wires not joined To pass current very easily from one part of a circuit to another. A 'blob' should be

More information

Tristan s Guide to: Solving Series Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006. Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com

Tristan s Guide to: Solving Series Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006. Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com Tristan s Guide to: Solving Series Circuits. Version: 1.0 Written in 2006 Written By: Tristan Miller Tristan@CatherineNorth.com Series Circuits. A Series circuit, in my opinion, is the simplest circuit

More information

Alternating Current and Direct Current

Alternating Current and Direct Current K Hinds 2012 1 Alternating Current and Direct Current Direct Current This is a Current or Voltage which has a constant polarity. That is, either a positive or negative value. K Hinds 2012 2 Alternating

More information

Series and Parallel Circuits

Series and Parallel Circuits Pre-Laboratory Assignment Series and Parallel Circuits ECE 2100 Circuit Analysis Laboratory updated 16 May 2011 1. Consider the following series circuit. Derive a formula to calculate voltages V 1, V 2,

More information

Induced voltages and Inductance Faraday s Law

Induced voltages and Inductance Faraday s Law Induced voltages and Inductance Faraday s Law concept #1, 4, 5, 8, 13 Problem # 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 24, 23, 25, 31, 32a, 34, 37, 41, 43, 51, 61 Last chapter we saw that a current produces a magnetic

More information

7. What is the current in a circuit if 15 coulombs of electric charge move past a given point in 3 seconds? (1) 5 A (3) 18 A (2) 12 A (4) 45 A

7. What is the current in a circuit if 15 coulombs of electric charge move past a given point in 3 seconds? (1) 5 A (3) 18 A (2) 12 A (4) 45 A 1. Compared to the number of free electrons in a conductor, the number of free electrons in an insulator of the same volume is less the same greater 2. Most metals are good electrical conductors because

More information

Parallel and Series Resistors, Kirchoff s Law

Parallel and Series Resistors, Kirchoff s Law Experiment 2 31 Kuwait University Physics 107 Physics Department Parallel and Series Resistors, Kirchoff s Law Introduction In this experiment the relations among voltages, currents and resistances for

More information

6 Series Parallel Circuits

6 Series Parallel Circuits 6 Series Parallel Circuits This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/. Air Washington

More information

Hand Crank Generator (9 May 05) Converting a Portable Cordless Drill to a Hand Crank DC Generator

Hand Crank Generator (9 May 05) Converting a Portable Cordless Drill to a Hand Crank DC Generator Converting a Portable Cordless Drill to a Hand Crank DC Generator The unit is light weight (2.5 lb), portable, low cost ($10-$20) and can be used to recharge single cell batteries at from 1-3.5 amps. It

More information

Exercises on Voltage, Capacitance and Circuits. A d = (8.85 10 12 ) π(0.05)2 = 6.95 10 11 F

Exercises on Voltage, Capacitance and Circuits. A d = (8.85 10 12 ) π(0.05)2 = 6.95 10 11 F Exercises on Voltage, Capacitance and Circuits Exercise 1.1 Instead of buying a capacitor, you decide to make one. Your capacitor consists of two circular metal plates, each with a radius of 5 cm. The

More information

Basic Laws Circuit Theorems Methods of Network Analysis Non-Linear Devices and Simulation Models

Basic Laws Circuit Theorems Methods of Network Analysis Non-Linear Devices and Simulation Models EE Modul 1: Electric Circuits Theory Basic Laws Circuit Theorems Methods of Network Analysis Non-Linear Devices and Simulation Models EE Modul 1: Electric Circuits Theory Current, Voltage, Impedance Ohm

More information

VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND PARALLEL OPERATION

VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND PARALLEL OPERATION VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND PARALLEL OPERATION Generator sets are operated in parallel to improve fuel economy and reliability of the power supply. Economy is improved with multiple paralleled generators by

More information

DC mesh current analysis

DC mesh current analysis DC mesh current analysis This worksheet and all related files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, version 1.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/1.0/,

More information

Solutions to Bulb questions

Solutions to Bulb questions Solutions to Bulb questions Note: We did some basic circuits with bulbs in fact three main ones I can think of I have summarized our results below. For the final exam, you must have an understanding of

More information

PHYS 222 Spring 2012 Final Exam. Closed books, notes, etc. No electronic device except a calculator.

PHYS 222 Spring 2012 Final Exam. Closed books, notes, etc. No electronic device except a calculator. PHYS 222 Spring 2012 Final Exam Closed books, notes, etc. No electronic device except a calculator. NAME: (all questions with equal weight) 1. If the distance between two point charges is tripled, the

More information

Example: Determine the power supplied by each of the sources, independent and dependent, in this circuit:

Example: Determine the power supplied by each of the sources, independent and dependent, in this circuit: Example: Determine the power supplied by each of the sources, independent and dependent, in this circuit: Solution: We ll begin by choosing the bottom node to be the reference node. Next we ll label the

More information

Kirchhoff s Laws Physics Lab IX

Kirchhoff s Laws Physics Lab IX Kirchhoff s Laws Physics Lab IX Objective In the set of experiments, the theoretical relationships between the voltages and the currents in circuits containing several batteries and resistors in a network,

More information

Building the AMP Amplifier

Building the AMP Amplifier Building the AMP Amplifier Introduction For about 80 years it has been possible to amplify voltage differences and to increase the associated power, first with vacuum tubes using electrons from a hot filament;

More information

Maximum value. resistance. 1. Connect the Current Probe to Channel 1 and the Differential Voltage Probe to Channel 2 of the interface.

Maximum value. resistance. 1. Connect the Current Probe to Channel 1 and the Differential Voltage Probe to Channel 2 of the interface. Series and Parallel Circuits Computer 23 Components in an electrical circuit are in series when they are connected one after the other, so that the same current flows through both of them. Components are

More information

How To Find The Current Of A Circuit

How To Find The Current Of A Circuit The node voltage method Equivalent resistance Voltage / current dividers Source transformations Node voltages Mesh currents Superposition Not every circuit lends itself to short-cut methods. Sometimes

More information

Objectives 200 CHAPTER 4 RESISTANCE

Objectives 200 CHAPTER 4 RESISTANCE Objectives Explain the differences among conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Define electrical resistance. Solve problems using resistance, voltage, and current. Describe a material that obeys

More information

Application Note AN- 1118

Application Note AN- 1118 Application Note AN- 111 IR331x : urrent Sensing High Side Switch P3 By David Jacquinod Table of ontents Page Introduction... 2 Inner Architecture... 2 Reverse Battery Protection... 2 Wait function...

More information

Circuit Analysis using the Node and Mesh Methods

Circuit Analysis using the Node and Mesh Methods Circuit Analysis using the Node and Mesh Methods We have seen that using Kirchhoff s laws and Ohm s law we can analyze any circuit to determine the operating conditions (the currents and voltages). The

More information

104 Practice Exam 2-3/21/02

104 Practice Exam 2-3/21/02 104 Practice Exam 2-3/21/02 1. Two electrons are located in a region of space where the magnetic field is zero. Electron A is at rest; and electron B is moving westward with a constant velocity. A non-zero

More information