This page shows the solution to the issue on the page: series and parallel.
Assuming the reader understands the theory and has practiced it, this page provides a brief explanation and answers concerning the following circuit:
1. Determine RV of the parallel circuit:
In the parallel circuit, there is a series circuit, so for simplicity, we sum R4 and R5. We could consider this as a third RV in the circuit. However, to avoid confusion with accents, we will omit this.
2. Determine RV of the series circuit:
The total equivalent resistance of the combined series and parallel circuit is referred to as RV’
3. Calculate Itotal:
4. Calculate partial voltages:
5. Calculate currents:
6. Calculate partial voltages UR4 and UR5 + the complete overview.
An addition of these partial voltages must equal the voltage over R3.
The image shows the complete overview with currents and voltages. To practice this yourself, you can change one resistance value and go through all the steps again.
