OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
Explain series circuits
Understand the equivalent resistor in series resistors
Explain parallel circuits
Understand the equivalent resistor in parallel resistors
Explain combined series and parallel circuits
Understand the equivalent resistor for a set of resistors combined together in series and parallel
Use a voltage divider for providing a desired voltage
Perform power calculations for all DC circuits
Describe the behavior of a capacitor when in a DC circuit
Describe the behavior of an inductor in a DC circuit
Understand what “time constant” in an electric circuit is
New terms: Combined circuit, equivalent resistor, parallel circuit, series circuit, ...
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