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Calculations

Resistance of each component


Equation: R=V/I

Doorbell
Resistance

Doorbell 11.38/.4 = 28.45

Living Room
Resistance

Bulb 1 5.12/.13 = 39.4
Bulb 2 5.12/.13 = 39.4
Resistor 5.78/.13 = 44.46

Entrance
Resistance

Bulb 1 5.44/.06 = 90.7

Resistor 2.95/.06 = 49.2

Resistor 2.95/.06 = 49.2

Top floor
Resistance

Bulb 1 3.64/.06 = 60.7
Bulb 2 3.48/.06 = 58
Bulb 3 3.6/.06 = 60
Resistor 0.66/.06 = 11

Motor
Resistance

Motor 5.63/.25 = 22.52
Resistor 7.23/.25 = 28.92


Verify the sum of each circuit voltage equals the total battery voltage

Total battery voltage: 11.86 V

Doorbell:
Doorbell: 11.38 V
Living room (parallel circuit):
Bulb 1: 5.12 + 5.78 = 10.9 V
Bulb 2: 5.12 + 5.78 = 10.9 V
Entrance (Two-way switch):
Bulb and two resistors: 5.44+2.95+2.95 = 11.34 V
Top floor (Series + Dimmer Circuit)
Three bulbs and resistor: 3.64+3.48+3.6+.66 = 11.38 V
Motor
Motor and resistor: 5.63+7.23 = 12.86 V


Verify the sum of all currents equals the total current

Total current: 0.65 A

Doorbell + Living room + Entrance + Top floor + Motor = Total current

0.04+0.13+0.06+0.06+0.25 = 0.54 A

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