Applied Physics

Department Of Computer Science

 Chapter 7

Series-Parallel Circuits
Analysis Of Series Parallel Resistive
Circuits
Branch Current:
Using the current-divider formula, Kirchhoff's
current law, Ohm's law, or combinations of these,
you can find the current in any branch of a
series-parallel circuit.
 EXAMPLE 2
Find the current through (R2 and R3)
EXAMPLE 2
EXAMPLE 2
EXAMPLE 2
 EXAMPLE 2
Use the current divider rule for two
branches as given in chapter 6 to
find the current through R2.
EXAMPLE 2
 EXAMPLE 3
Determine the current through R4 in Figure where
Vs=50v
EXAMPLE 3
EXAMPLE 3
 EXAMPLE 3
Use the two resistor current
divider rule to find I4
 Review
Identify Series Parallel combinations .
And calculate Rt
Analysis Of Series Parallel Circuits
Voltage Drops:
Using the current-divider formula, Kirchhoff's
current law, Ohm's law, or combinations of these,
you can find the voltages in any branch of a
series-parallel circuit.
 EXAMPLE 1
Determine the voltage drop from node A to ground
in Figure. Then find the voltage v1 across R1.
 EXAMPLE 1
R2 and R3 are in parallel. Since they are
equal in value, their equivalent resistance
from node A to ground is
EXAMPLE 1
 EXAMPLE 1
Use the voltage divider formula to find the
voltage across the parallel combination of
figure between node A and ground
EXAMPLE 1
 EXAMPLE 2
Determine the V1 and VA if R1 is changed to 220
ohm in figure.
 EXAMPLE 2
Determine the voltage drop across each resistor in
the circuit of Figure
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