6: Resistive Networks
In the preceding few chapters, we discussed electric components, including capacitors, resistors, and diodes. In this chapter, we use these electric components in circuits. A circuit is a collection of electrical components connected to accomplish a specific task. The second section of this chapter covers the analysis of series and parallel circuits that consist of resistors. Later in this chapter, we introduce the basic equations and techniques to analyze any circuit, including those that are not reducible through simplifying parallel and series elements. But first, we need to understand how to power a circuit.
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- 6.7: Circuits, Bioelectricity, and DC Instruments
- This collection of modules takes the topic of electric circuits a step beyond simple circuits. When the circuit is purely resistive, everything in this module applies to both DC and AC. Matters become more complex when capacitance is involved. We do consider what happens when capacitors are connected to DC voltage sources, but the interaction of capacitors and other nonresistive devices with AC is left for a later chapter.
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- 6.7.1: Prelude to Circuits and DC Instruments
- 6.7.2: Resistors in Series and Parallel
- 6.7.3: Electromotive Force - Terminal Voltage
- 6.7.4: Kirchhoff’s Rules
- 6.7.5: DC Voltmeters and Ammeters
- 6.7.6: Null Measurements
- 6.7.7: DC Circuits Containing Resistors and Capacitors
- 6.7.E: Circuits and DC Instruments (Exercise)