The document discusses series and parallel circuits, explaining that in a series circuit the total voltage is the sum of the individual voltages and the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. It also covers that in a parallel circuit the total current is the sum of the branch currents and the total conductance is the sum of the individual conductances. Several examples are provided to demonstrate calculating total resistances, branch currents, and voltages in various series-parallel circuit configurations.
The document discusses series and parallel circuits, explaining that in a series circuit the total voltage is the sum of the individual voltages and the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. It also covers that in a parallel circuit the total current is the sum of the branch currents and the total conductance is the sum of the individual conductances. Several examples are provided to demonstrate calculating total resistances, branch currents, and voltages in various series-parallel circuit configurations.
The document discusses series and parallel circuits, explaining that in a series circuit the total voltage is the sum of the individual voltages and the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. It also covers that in a parallel circuit the total current is the sum of the branch currents and the total conductance is the sum of the individual conductances. Several examples are provided to demonstrate calculating total resistances, branch currents, and voltages in various series-parallel circuit configurations.
The document discusses series and parallel circuits, explaining that in a series circuit the total voltage is the sum of the individual voltages and the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. It also covers that in a parallel circuit the total current is the sum of the branch currents and the total conductance is the sum of the individual conductances. Several examples are provided to demonstrate calculating total resistances, branch currents, and voltages in various series-parallel circuit configurations.
𝑅𝑇 = 𝑅 1+ 𝑅 2 + 𝑅3 +…+ 𝑅 𝑛 SERIES CIRCUITS VOLTAGE SOURCES IN SERIES PARALLEL DC CIRCUIT
From the circuit shown above,
𝐼 𝑇 =𝐼 1 + 𝐼 2+ 𝐼 3
𝐺 𝑇 =𝐺 1 +𝐺 2 +𝐺 3
or
Where G = conductance(reciprocal of resistance)
PARALLEL DC CIRCUIT For two resistors connected in parallel,
or
For any number of resistors connected in parallel,
1 1 1 1 1 = + + +…+ 𝑅𝑇 𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅3 𝑅𝑛 or
For any number of resistors of the same value connected in parallel,
𝑅 𝑅𝑇 = 𝑛 PARALLEL CIRCUITS Example 1. Determine the total resistance of the series connection shown in the figure below. Example 1. Determine the total resistance of the series connection shown in the figure below.
Answer: 7.04 kΩ Example 2. For the series circuit shown, Example 2. For the series circuit shown, Example 2. For the series circuit shown, Example 2. For the series circuit shown, Example 3. Determine the current through each resistor in the parallel circuit shown below: Example 3. Determine the current through each resistor in the parallel circuit shown below: Example 4. Determine the current through each resistor in the parallel circuit shown below: Example 3. Determine the current through each resistor in the parallel circuit shown below: Example 4. Using the information provided in the figure below, Example 4. Using the information provided in the figure below,
Answers: a. R3 = 10 Ω Example 4. Using the information provided in the figure below,
Answers: a. R3 = 10 Ω b. E = 40 V Example 4. Using the information provided in the figure below,
Answers: a. R3 = 10 Ω b. E = 40 V c. Is = 10 A Example 4. Using the information provided in the figure below,
Answers: a. R3 = 10 Ω b. E = 40 V c. Is = 10 A d. I2 = 2 A VOLTAGE DIVIDER RULE - States that the voltage across a resistor in a series circuit is equal to the value of that resistor times the total applied voltage divided by the total resistance of the series configuration.
Proof:
Therefore, 𝐸 𝑉 𝑥 =𝑅 𝑥 𝑅𝑇 CURRENT DIVIDER RULE - States that the current through any branch of a parallel resistive network is equal to the total resistance of the parallel network divided by the resistor of interest and multiplied by the total current entering the parallel configuration..
Proof:
and Substitute V, 𝐼 1 𝑅1 𝐼𝑇 = 𝑅𝑇 In general, 𝐼𝑇 𝐼 𝑥 =𝑅 𝑇 𝑅𝑥 For two resistors in parallel
𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅𝑇 = 𝑅1 + 𝑅 2
𝐼 𝑇 𝑅𝑇 𝐼𝑇 𝐼1 = 𝐼 2 =𝑅𝑇 𝑅1 𝑅2
𝐼 𝑇 𝑅2 𝐼 𝑇 𝑅1 𝐼1 = 𝐼2 = 𝑅 1 + 𝑅2 𝑅 1 + 𝑅2 SERIES-PARALLEL CIRCUITS Example 1. Determine RT of the circuit shown below between terminals A and B. Example 1. Determine RT of the circuit shown below between terminals A and B.
Answer: 60 Ω Example 2. In the circuit shown, find the total resistance between the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Example 2. In the circuit shown, find the total resistance between the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
Answer: 148.4 Ω Example 3. In the figure shown, determine the current through R4 if VS = 5 Example 3. In the figure shown, determine the current through R4 if VS = 5
Answer: 3.45 mA Example 4. For the network shown, determine currents I4 and Is and voltage V2
Answers: I4 = 1.46 mA Example 4. For the network shown, determine currents I4 and Is and voltage V2
Answers: I4 = 1.46 mA Is = 2.86 mA Example 4. For the network shown, determine currents I4 and Is and voltage V2
Answers: I4 = 1.46 mA Is = 2.86 mA V2 = 2.51 V Assignment: 1. For the network shown: Assignment: 2. For the network shown: Thank you very much
