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Module Code : ENG3012

Tutorial 2
Numerical calculation should be corrected to four significant digits.

1. With reference to Fig 1, the following

values are given :
E = 20V, R1 = 2 k, R2 = 3k
Apply voltage divider method to solve
(i) the voltage drop across R1 (VR1)
(ii) the voltage drop across R2 (VR2)
Fig 1
(Ans. 8V, 12V)

2. With reference to Fig 2, the following

values are given :
IS = 150mA, R1 = 2 k, R2 = 3k
Apply current divider method to solve
(i) the current through R1 (IR1)
(ii) the current through R2 (IR2) Fig 2

3. With reference to Fig 3, the following values

are given :
E = 15V, R1 = 5k, R2 = 1k, R3 = 4k
Calculate
(i) IR1 (ii) IR3
(iii) VR3 (iv) IS
Fig 3
(Ans. 3mA, 3mA, 12V, 6mA)

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4. With reference to Fig 4, the following

values are given :
E = 15V, R1 = 1k, R2 = 4k, R3 = 5k
Calculate
(i) IR1 (ii) VR1
(iii) VR2 (iv) IR3 (v) IR2

Fig 4

5. Three loads, of 22A, 11A and 5.5A are supplied from a 220V source. If a motor of
resistance 24Ω is also connected across the supply, calculate (a) the total resistance
and (b) the total current drawn from the supply. (Ans. 4.61, 47.7A)

6. The lamps in a set of Christmas tree lights are connected in series; if there are 20
lamps and each lamp has a resistance of 25Ω, calculate (a) the total resistance of the
set of lamps, (b) the current taken from a 220V supply, (c) the electrical energy are
consumed in watt-hour if the set of lamps are operated 8 hours for a day, and hence
(d) the amount of payment if the set of lamps was operated 30 days and the electric
company charges $1.6 per kilowatt-hour.

7. A coil of 20Ω resistance is joined in parallel with a coil of R ohms resistance. This
combination is then joined in series with a piece of apparatus A, and the whole circuit
connected to 110V mains. What must be the value of R so that apparatus A shall
dissipate 600W with 10A passing through it? (Ans. 6.67)

8. A lamp rated with 220V, 0.5A which is to be connected in series with a resistor across
a 240V supply. Determine the resistor value required for the lamp to operate as its
correct voltage.

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9. An electric cooker element consists of two parts, each having a resistor of 15Ω, which
can be connected (a) in series, (b) in parallel, or (c) using one part only. Calculate the
current drawn from a 220V supply for each connection.
(Ans. 7.33A, 29.3A, 14.7A)

10. When four identical hotplates on a cooker are all in use, the current drawn from a
220V supply is 20A. Calculate (a) the resistance of each hotplate, (b) the current
drawn when only three plates are switched on. The hotplates are connected in
parallel.

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