Math Problem Statement

Consider the circuit below, determine the voltages across AC, BC, and the current flow through R2.

Solution

To solve the given circuit problem, we will follow these steps:

  1. Identify the configuration:

    • R4=100ΩR_4 = 100 \Omega and R5=300ΩR_5 = 300 \Omega are in parallel.
    • R2=30ΩR_2 = 30 \Omega is in series with R4R_4 and R5R_5.
    • R3=50ΩR_3 = 50 \Omega and R1=20ΩR_1 = 20 \Omega are in series with the rest of the circuit.
  2. Find the equivalent resistance of R4R_4 and R5R_5 (parallel combination): The formula for resistances in parallel is: 1R45=1R4+1R5\frac{1}{R_{45}} = \frac{1}{R_4} + \frac{1}{R_5} where R4=100ΩR_4 = 100 \Omega and R5=300ΩR_5 = 300 \Omega.

  3. Calculate the total resistance: The total resistance of the circuit will include the series combination of R2R_2, R3R_3, R1R_1, and the parallel combination R45R_{45}.

  4. Calculate the total current: Using Ohm's law, I=VRtotalI = \frac{V}{R_{\text{total}}}, where V=20VV = 20V.

  5. Calculate the voltages across different points:

    • Voltage across ACAC (which includes R2R_2, R3R_3, and R1R_1).
    • Voltage across BCBC (which includes R3R_3 and R1R_1).

Let me calculate this step by step.Here are the calculated values for the given circuit:

  1. Equivalent resistance of R4R_4 and R5R_5 (parallel combination) = 75Ω75 \, \Omega.
  2. Total resistance of the circuit = 175Ω175 \, \Omega.
  3. Total current through the circuit = 0.1143A0.1143 \, \text{A} (or 114.3mA114.3 \, \text{mA}).
  4. Voltage across ACAC = 11.43V11.43 \, \text{V}.
  5. Voltage across BCBC = 8.00V8.00 \, \text{V}.
  6. Current flow through R2R_2 = 0.1143A0.1143 \, \text{A} (same as the total current, since R2R_2 is in series).

Would you like further details or clarifications on any step?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does changing R4R_4 or R5R_5 affect the total resistance?
  2. What would happen to the current if the total voltage is increased to 30V?
  3. Can you explain why the current through R2R_2 is the same as the total current?
  4. What is the significance of series and parallel resistor combinations in this circuit?
  5. How would the voltages across ACAC and BCBC change if R3R_3 is halved?

Tip: In parallel circuits, the equivalent resistance is always smaller than the smallest individual resistance.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrical Circuit Analysis
Ohm's Law
Series and Parallel Resistors

Formulas

Ohm's Law: V = IR
Total Resistance in Series: R_total = R1 + R2 + ...
Total Resistance in Parallel: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Suitable Grade Level

College Level - Electrical Engineering or Physics