Mixed Circuit Exercise
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ScribdTranslationsSERIES CIRCUIT EXERCISE:
The first thing will be to calculate the total resistance. This total resistance will also be
equivalent llama, because we can replace all the resistance of the
series resistors for a single value of the total resistance. Note the
next circuit:
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3 = 10 + 5 + 15 = 30Ω. The equivalent circuit would be
like the one on the right with a single 30-ohm resistor. Now we could
calculate the total current of the circuit. According to Ohm's law:
It = Vt/Rt = 6/30 = 0.2 A, which results in that as all the currents in
the series are the same:
It = I1 = I2 = I3 = 0.2A All are worth 0.2 amperes.
Now we only have to apply Ohm's law in each receiver to calculate the
tension in each of them:
V1 = I1 x R1 = 0.2 x 10 = 2V
V2 = I2 x R2 = 0.2 x 5 = 1V
V3 = I3 x R3 = 0.2 x 15 = 3V
Now we could check if indeed the sum of the voltages is
equal to the total tension:
Vt = V1 + V2 + V3 = 2 + 1 + 3 = 6 V
As you see, it turns out that it is true, the sum is equal to the total voltage of the battery 6.
Volts.
Remember: To have a completely solved circuit, it is necessary that
know the value of R, I, and V of the total circuit, and that of each of the
receivers. In this case it would be:
Vt, It and Rt
V1, I1 and R1
V2, I2 and R2
V3, I3 and R3
As you can see, we have all the circuit data, so we already have
our series circuit is solved!
We may be asked to calculate the powers in the circuit. In this case
knowing the formula for power which is P = V x I
Pt = Vt x It = 6 x 0.2 = 1.2w
P1 = V1 x I1 = 2 x 0.2 = 0.4w
P2 = V2 x I2 = 1 x 0.2 = 0.2 W
P3 = V3 x I3 = 3 x 0.2 = 0.6w
Notice that in the case of powers, the sum of the powers of each
the receptor is always equal to the total power (in series and in parallel) Pt = P1 +
P2 + P3.
If we are asked for the energy consumed over a certain period of time, we will only have
que aplicar la fórmula de la energía E = P x t. Por ejemplo vamos hacerlo para
2 hours.
Et = Pt x t = 1.2 x 2 = 2.4 wh (watts per hour). If we are asked in Kwh
(kilowatts per hour) before applying the formula we will have to convert the
watts of power to kilowatts by dividing by a thousand.
Pt = 0.0012 x 2 = 0.0024 Kwh
We could also calculate the energy of each receiver: E1 = P1 x t; E2 =
P2 x t ...., but we'll leave that for you to do by yourself.
PARALLEL CIRCUIT
We could follow the same steps as in series, first resistance.
equivalent, then the It, etc. In this case we will follow other steps and we
we will avoid having to use the formula for total resistance.
We know that all tensions are equal, so:
Vt = V1 = V2 = V3 = 5V; all are worth 5 volts.
Now we calculate the intensity at each receiver using Ohm's law I = V / R.
I1 = V1 / R1 = 5/10 = 0.5A
I2 = V2 / R2 = 5/5 = 1A
I3 = V3 / R3 = 5/15 = 0.33A
The total intensity of the circuit will be the sum of all the receivers.
It = I1 + I2 + I3 = 0.5 + 1 + 0.33 = 1.83A Notice that I3 really
it's 0.333333333... so we will make a small error by only summing
0.33, but it's so small that it doesn't matter.
Is there something we are missing to finish solving the circuit? Well NO, we already have.
Our parallel circuit solved! Easy, right?
I repeat that we could start by calculating Rt with the formula, but it is more
quickly this way. If you want, you can try it the other way and you will see that
it will give you the same.
To calculate powers and energies, it is done in the same way as in
series.
Mixed Circuit
STEPS TO SOLVE A MIXED CIRCUIT
To solve a mixed circuit, we apply the well-known and applied formulas.
in series and parallel circuits, and it is reduced step by step, until
let's stick with a single resistance.
In this circuit we can see that the resistor R1 is placed in series.
As long as R2 and R3 are placed in parallel. As we see, the arrows indicate us
indicate the current flow through each resistor.
The objective, as we explained, is to reduce it to a single resistance.
2. In this step we see that we have already developed the circuit in parallel R2 and
R3 and we have reduced it to a single resistance R2,3 (R2,3 indicates the sum of the
resistances).
we see the circuit with only two resistors R1 and R2,3. We have used our
known formula of equivalent resistance to obtain a single resistor
EXAMPLE:
The total voltage applied to the
the following circuit is 12
And the resistances R1 4
ohm, R2 3 4 ohm, and R3 6 4
ohm.
a. Calculate and determine the
equivalent resistance of the
circuit.
b. What current flows to
through each resistance.
First, let's determine the
equivalent resistance of
the resistors R2 and R3
what are those that are in
parallel.
By means of the formula of
equivalent resistance of
parallel circuits
we calculate that value.
Simply
we replace the values
and we carry out the
indicated operations.
Our initial circuit
we can graph it like this
way, we see how the
part in parallel change and
becomes a series
facilitating the calculation and the
development of the exercise.
We see then that the
resistance of 2 ohms
find with the 4 ohm one
in series, then
we proceed to calculate the
equivalent resistance.
Let's remember that for
calculate the resistance
equivalent in a circuit
in series, just add
the present resistances
in the circuit:
R = R1 + R2 = 4 ohm + 2
ohm = 6 ohm
To determine the
current intensity or
the total current
we resort to the formula already
known of Ohm's law I =
We replace the
values in the formula y
we carry out.
Finally, for better understanding, after everything has been done
the MIXED SERIES circuit, we can perform the calculations now
learned in our previous classes.
Additionally, to assist yourself with the exercises simultaneously you
is filling out a table that can help him find the
circuit variables in order and without confusion, Every time
If you have the value of two variables, you can find the other two.
Value of R Ω Value of V in Value of I in Value of P
Vol. Amp in W
R1=?
R2=?
Rn=?
Mixed circuits workshop
For the following exercises, you must find the variables of the
circuit that is required.
Find the resistance of the following circuits.
For the following circuit, find the equivalent resistance,
potential drop across each of the charges, the intensity of the
total current and the power dissipated in each of the loads.
For the following circuit, find the equivalent resistance.
potential drop across each of the charges, the intensity of the
total current and the power dissipated in each of the loads
Determine the voltage provided by the source in the following
circuit, if there is a current of 60 mA.
