Ohm's Law Made Easy for Parallel Circuits

Name: Ohm's Law Made Easy for Parallel Circuits
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Understanding the Parallel Resistance Formulas, Parallel Circuit Rules and Parallel Circuit Math

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Created bySteven Liguori

Last updated 11/2021

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What you'll learn

Students will become Comfortable using the Parallel Resistance Formulas
Students will understand how Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power are Calculated in Parallel Circuits
Students will learn the Parallel Circuit Rules and Ohms Law Math Calculations for Parallel Electrical Circuits
Students will be comfortable using Ohm’s Law formulas

Course content

5 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 16m total length

Parallel Circuit Rules5:03
The Four Parallel Circuit Rules are introduced and a brief explanation of each one is provided.
Parallel Circuit Rule 1 Explained2:30
Parallel Rule One explained in more detail.
Parallel Circuit Rule 2 Explained2:20
Parallel Circuit Rule Two explained in more detail.
Parallel Circuit Rule 3 Explained2:35
Parallel Circuit Rule Three explained in more detail.
Parallel Circuit Rule 4 Explained2:14
Parallel Circuit Rule Four explained in more detail.

Two Formulas for Parallel Resistance2:06
This lesson unveils the two formulas for calculating parallel resistance and gives a basic description of how to use them for calculating the total resistance of two resistors in parallel.
Calculating Total Resistance for More than Two Branches2:41
When there are more than two parallel paths, the calculation get a little trickier, especially if using formula one. This lesson explains the process for tackling these examples when there are more than two resistors in parallel.
Example 1 - Parallel Resistance Calculations2:50
Parallel Resistance Calculation Practice One and Answers Explained
Example Two - Parallel Resistance Calculations2:42
Parallel Resistance Calculation Example Two with Answers Explained
Formula Two - The Easy Way with a Calculator3:39
Let's see how we can use a calculator's memory and function buttons to speed up the complex formula two calculations.
Example Three - Three Resistors in Parallel4:12
Parallel Resistance Calculation Practice Three and Answers Explained
Example Four - Try One on Your Own3:57
Test Your Skills and then Review the Answers
Let's Get a Little Crazy5:16
Here is a wild lesson on calculating the total Resistance of many resistors in parallel. And let's provide a short cutting method that will save you some time.
Using Parallel Resistance Shortcuts3:35
The Shortcuts are Great, but don't force them on an example when they shouldn't be used. They can be a big timesaver; however, sometimes you just have to do the Math.
Additional Practice Examples2:06
Try a Few More Parallel Resistance Examples to really get the hang of it! The examples can be downloaded from the additional resources.
Answers to the Additional Practice Examples4:54
Let's Review the Additional Practice Examples and then move on to Ohm's Law Calculations

Ohm's Law Review0:37
Ohm's Law Review. This lesson explains the purpose of the review section and describes the review lessons that follow.
Ohm's Law Formulas2:44
This lesson reviews the Ohm's Law Formulas that are described in detail in the Series Circuit Course. This review will help get you ready for the Ohm's Law Calculations in the next section on Parallel Math examples.
Power Formula1:14
This lessons reviews the Power Formulas that are described in detail in the Series Circuit Course. This review will help get you ready for the Ohm's Law Calculations in the next section on Parallel Math examples.

Parallel Example 15:20
Parallel Math Example One - The thought process and method is explained in detail for finding the missing Voltage, Current,, Resistance and Power.
Parallel Example 24:20
Parallel Math Example 2 - Three Resistors in Parallel. Download and print out the example from the additional resources and try to work through it on your own and see how you do.
Parallel Example 3 - Test Your Skills0:50
Parallel Math Example 3 - Test Your Skills. Download the example from the additional resources and give it a try!
Parallel Example 3 - Answers5:01
Review for the "Test Your Skills" Parallel Math Example Three from Lesson 22.

Demo - Three Bulbs in Parallel1:35
This lesson provides a demonstration of three bulbs in parallel and shows that each bulb will be at it's full brightness.
Bonus Lecture1:52
In this Bonus Lecture, we will demonstrate bulbs in four parallel paths with two of the paths having multiple bulbs in series inside the paths.
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Requirements

It is easier to Understand this Course if you have taken the Ohms Law Made Easy for Series Circuits Course.

Description

Welcome to Ohm’s Law Made Easy for Parallel Circuits. By the end of this course, students will be comfortable with the Parallel Circuit Rules and the Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power Math Calculations for Parallel Circuits. Both Parallel Resistance Formulas are explained in detail and short cuts are provided to save you time once you understand the Formulas.

Ohm’s Law expresses the relationship between Voltage, Current and Resistance in an Electrical or Electronic Circuit. By knowing any two values, voltage and current, voltage and resistance, or current and resistance, the third value can be calculated mathematically. Understanding the Math behind these relationships can greatly improve you understanding and diagnostic thought process.

Series Circuits are used when lower than source or battery voltage is desired, or when you want components to share the source voltage.

Parallel Circuits are used when we want each device to receive the full source voltage. In Automotive circuits, most are parallel because, more often than not, it is desired that each component receives full battery or source voltage.

This course is Geared toward Automotive students, Beginning Electronics Students and Do it Yourselfers who desire a Solid Foundation and Understanding of Parallel Circuits and Ohm’s Law. This course does more than just show you a formula and tell you about a concept, it walks you through the thought process, the steps, and the reasoning behind them.

This course provides practice examples and detailed explanations of how the answers were calculated and determined.

Understanding Ohm's Law Math when coupled with Basic Electrical Fundamentals, can help students recognize incorrect voltage measurements and become better at troubleshooting, and Electrical diagnostics.

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Who this course is for:

Beginner Electrical Students who want to Learn the Foundation Material to Help them improve their Diagnostic Skills
Intermediate Students who have never quite understood what Ohm's Law was all about.
Do it Yourselfers who want a solid foundation in Basic Electrical Circuits and the Math behind them.

Ohm's Law Made Easy for Parallel Circuits

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Parallel Circuit Rules5 lectures • 15min

Parallel Resistance Formulas and Calculations11 lectures • 38min

Ohm's Law Review3 lectures • 5min

Parallel Math Examples4 lectures • 16min

Demonstration Videos2 lectures • 3min

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