Math Problem Statement

Tabulate the values of resistance, voltage, and current, and calculate the total resistance, total voltage, total current, and total power for a circuit with multiple resistors (R1 to R10).

Solution

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It contains three main questions:

  1. Comparing two circuits (Circuit 1 and Circuit 2) with details about charge and time. You are asked to find out where the current is greater.
  2. A circuit with a cell and a bulb, asking how the current changes when the charge passing through a point is doubled.
  3. A complex circuit with multiple resistors (R1 to R10) where you need to tabulate the values of resistance, voltage, and current, and calculate the total resistance, total voltage, total current, and total power.

Let's analyze these questions step by step.


Question 1:

Two circuits comparison (Circuit 1 and Circuit 2):

  • Circuit 1: 16 coulombs of charge flows in 16 seconds.
  • Circuit 2: 12 coulombs of charge flows in 5 seconds.

We need to calculate the current in each circuit using the formula: I=QtI = \frac{Q}{t} where II is current, QQ is the charge, and tt is time.

For Circuit 1: I1=1616=1AI_1 = \frac{16}{16} = 1 \, \text{A}

For Circuit 2: I2=125=2.4AI_2 = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4 \, \text{A}

Answer: The current in Circuit 2 is greater.


Question 2:

If the charge flowing through a point doubles, the current doubles because current is directly proportional to charge. If the charge doubles in the same amount of time, the current will also double.

If the initial current is: I=QtI = \frac{Q}{t} When charge QQ is doubled, the new current is: Inew=2Qt=2II_{\text{new}} = \frac{2Q}{t} = 2I So, the current will double.


Question 3:

Complex Circuit with Multiple Resistors (R1 to R10):

You are asked to tabulate the resistance, voltage, and current for each part of the circuit and calculate the total resistance, total voltage, and current. Without values for resistances or voltage, we can outline the process:

1. Total Resistance Calculation:

  • R2 and R3 are in parallel, so their combined resistance R23R_{23} is: 1R23=1R2+1R3\frac{1}{R_{23}} = \frac{1}{R_2} + \frac{1}{R_3}
  • R4 and R5 are in series with R23R_{23}. R235=R23+R4+R5R_{235} = R_{23} + R_4 + R_5
  • R6, R7, and the parallel combination of R8 and R9 follow similar rules. 1R89=1R8+1R9\frac{1}{R_{89}} = \frac{1}{R_8} + \frac{1}{R_9} Then, combine this with R7R_7, and so on. Finally, add the resistances to find the total resistance of the network.

2. Current and Voltage:

Once you find the total resistance RtotalR_{\text{total}}, use Ohm’s law to find the total current if the total voltage VV is known: Itotal=VRtotalI_{\text{total}} = \frac{V}{R_{\text{total}}} Then, you can calculate the voltage drop across each resistor using: V=IRV = IR and similarly, the current through each series and parallel section.


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5 Relative Questions:

  1. How would the current change if one of the resistances in a parallel branch is removed?
  2. How do you calculate the power dissipated by each resistor in this circuit?
  3. What happens to the total resistance if you add another resistor in series?
  4. How do you find the equivalent resistance of a complex circuit?
  5. How do voltage and current distribute in parallel and series combinations?

Tip:

Always simplify the circuit step by step, reducing complex parallel and series resistor networks before calculating overall quantities like total resistance and current.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ohm's Law
Series and Parallel Circuits
Kirchhoff's Laws

Formulas

I = V / R (Ohm's Law)
1 / Req_parallel = 1 / R1 + 1 / R2 + ...
Req_series = R1 + R2 + ...
Power = V * I

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or introductory college level