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DC Circuits Sums
DC Circuits Sums
R-C circuits
C 2012 J. Becker
Learning Goals - we will learn: How to simplify resistors connected in a circuit in series and in parallel. How to simplify and analyze more complicated networks using Kirchhoffs Rules. R-C circuits
Resistors connected in a circuit in series or parallel can be simplified using the following: Series connection
Parallel connection
Calculate the total resistance of each box if each bulb has a resistance of 1000 Ohms (W).
Method of simplifying the circuit in (a) below to get the equivalent resistance. We can then calculate the power P = I2 R dissipated in each resistor.
Exercise 26.13: Four equivalent light bulbs R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = 4.50 W, emf = 9.00 Volts. Find current and power in each light bulb. Which bulb is brightest?
On the course website, see old Test #1 from previous semesters for typical DC circuit problems AND other typical problems on tests
See www.physics.sjsu.edu/Becker/physics51
These complex circuits cannot be reduced to series parallel combinations. So use Kirchhoffs Rules:
1. S Ij = 0 junction rule (valid at any junction); conservation of charge 2. S (DVj ) = 0 loop rule (valid for any closed loop); conservation of energy
e 3 + e 2 = I 2 R 2 + I3 R 3
Figure 26.66
5.00 A = I4
I3 I2
4.00
At junction B,
S I in = S I out
I4 = I2 + I3 ; I2 = I4 I3 = 5A - 1.3A I2 = 3.7A
Loop #1:
S V rises = S V drops
5.0 A
I3
4.00
I2 B
V4 = I4R4 = 5A (4W) = 20 Volts I3 = V3 / R3 = 4V / 3W = 1.33 A At junction B, S I in = S I out I4 = I2 + I3 ; I2 = I4 - I3 = 5A - 1.3A = 3.7A Loop #1: S V rises = S V drops
Figure 26.11
Typo on top of page 890 (12th Edition), 2nd line from top of page: right side should read bottom (See Figure 26.11 which is rotated 90o from figure in the 11th Edition.)
AMMETERS have a very small shunt resistor in them to reduce the effect of introducing the meter resistance into the circuit being measured. VOLTMETERS (DV) have a very large series resistor in them to reduce the amount of current drawn from the circuit being measured.
DISCHARGING:
CHARGING:
An RC circuit that can be used to charge and discharge a capacitor (through a resistor).
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Q26.26 A battery, a capacitor, and a resistor are connected in series. Which of the following affect(s) the maximum charge stored on the capacitor?
D. both e and C
E. all three of e, C, and R
Review
see www.physics.sjsu.edu/Becker/physics51
C 2012 J. F. Becker