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Electronics S1W8: Series-Parallel Resistor Combinations
How to use Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws, to solve series-parallel resistor circuit problems.
Created byRichard Vannoy II
Last updated 12/2015
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What you'll learn
- Determine which electronics principle of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and Kirchhoff's Current Law apply to a given resistive circuit problem.
- Solve circuit problems using the voltage divider formula and the current divider formula.
- Correctly solve for all of the characteristics (voltage, current and resistance) in a series-parrallel resistor circuit.
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Course content
4 sections • 12 lectures • 2h 19m total length
Requirements
- To do well you need to successfully one of the two following prerequisites: 1) A solid foundation of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws, the Voltage Divider and Current Divider Formulas, and the ability to solve simple series and parallel resistive circuits, or 2) Complete the previous weeks of training connected to this course. (They all start with "Electronics SxWy" where "x" is the Semester number, [1 for the previous 7 weeks and this week] and "y" is the Week Number.)
Description
This course is Week 8 of an 8-week series designed for professionals, students, and hobbyists who are eager to understand how electronic circuits work. Known as "DC Electronics" in many college electronics degree programs, this series provides a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of electronics. The course covers key concepts essential for anyone working with or learning about electrical systems.
Throughout the first 7 weeks, students explore the atomic structure of materials, including conductors, insulators, and semiconductors, which are crucial for understanding how electrical currents flow through different substances. The course also introduces the major characteristics of electronics: Resistance, Current, Voltage, and Power, providing a solid foundation for further study. Additionally, students learn to apply Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws, as well as the Voltage Divider and Current Divider formulas, to solve basic resistive circuits.
In Week 8, the focus shifts to solving series-parallel resistive circuits, which builds on earlier lessons in series and parallel circuits. This week’s lessons emphasize combining knowledge from previous weeks to solve more complex circuit configurations that combine both series and parallel resistances.
The course is primarily delivered through PowerPoint presentations, with your instructor guiding you through each topic. To reinforce learning and ensure comprehension, quizzes are administered at the end of each section. These quizzes test students' knowledge and understanding of the material, providing valuable feedback for improving their grasp of the subject. By the end of this series, students will have gained a thorough understanding of DC electronics, preparing them for more advanced studies or practical applications.
Who this course is for:
- This is Week 8 of an 8 week series called "DC Electronics" which teaches the fundamentals of electronics. To do well you need to successfully one of the two following prerequisites: 1) A solid foundation of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws, the Voltage Divider and Current Divider Formulas, and the ability to solve simple series and parallel resistive circuits, or 2) Complete the previous weeks of training connected to this course. (They all start with "Electronics SxWy" where "x" is the Semester number, [1 for the previous 7 weeks and this week] and "y" is the Week Number.)