How to Analyze Resistive Circuits Using Ohm's Law
Decide if your circuit is wired in series or parallel.. Find the voltage of the circuit.. Solve for the current of the circuit.
Steps
1
Decide if your circuit is wired in series or parallel.
Decide if your circuit is wired in series or parallel.
2
Find the voltage of the circuit.
Find the voltage of the circuit.
3
Solve for the current of the circuit.
Solve for the current of the circuit.
4
Calculate the resistance of the circuit.
Calculate the resistance of the circuit.
5
Understand the "Table Method.
Understand the "Table Method.
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Think of voltage as being similar to pressure.
Think of voltage as being similar to pressure.
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Know that current is the flow of charge.
Know that current is the flow of charge.
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Consider how the material resists current.
Consider how the material resists current.
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Identify your power source.
Identify your power source.
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Understand the meaning of nodes.
Understand the meaning of nodes.
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Define a resistor.
Define a resistor.
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Know that no other components are present.
Know that no other components are present.
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