Electrical Circuits & Networks

Electric circuits and networks: Basic Introduction to electric circuits, Resistance & Resistivity, Capacitors, Inductors, DC circuit theorems and AC circuits.

Types of Resistors

Resistors perform two basic functions in a circuit: they limit current flow and set voltage levels within a circuit. We…

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Alternating Currents and Voltages

Alternating current generator Let’s consider a signal turn coil rotating freely at a constant angular velocity symmetrically between the poles…

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AC Circuits with Resistors, Inductors and Capacitors

Purely Resistive Circuits In resistive elements the current and voltage are in phase. Figure 1(a) purely resistive circuit Figure 1(b)…

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DC Networks Theorems

The laws that determine the currents and voltage drops in DC networks: Ohm’s law The law’s for resistors in series…

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Key Facts about Resistors, Resistor Colour Codes and Resistor Tolerance

Resistors perform two basic functions in electronics: To limit current flow To set voltage levels within a circuit These two…

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Inductance

What is Inductance? Inductance is the property of a circuit whereby there is an emf induced into the circuit by…

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Capacitors, Capacitance and Charge

Introduction to Capacitors A capacitor is an electrical device that is used to store electrical energy. A capacitor consists of…

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Series and Parallel Circuits

Series Circuits The figure below shows three resistors R1, R2, and R3 connected end to end i.e. in series with…

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Root-mean-square (r.m.s.) value

We know that a current passing through a resistance has a heating effect, the magnitude of which we measure in…

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Resistance and Resistivity

The resistance of an electrical conductor depends on 4 factors, namely: The length of the conductor The cross-sectional area of…

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