Circuit Connections and Ohm's Law
This page delves into different types of circuit connections and introduces Ohm's Law, a fundamental principle in electrical circuits.
Highlight: Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
The mathematical expression of Ohm's Law is:
V = I * R
Where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.
The page discusses two main types of circuit connections:
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Series Connection:
- Total resistance: R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...
- Current is the same through all components
- Voltage is divided across components
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Parallel Connection:
- Total resistance: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...
- Voltage is the same across all components
- Current is divided among components
Example: In a series circuit with resistances of 3Ω and 5Ω, the total resistance is 8Ω. If the voltage across the circuit is 24V, the current can be calculated using Ohm's Law: I = V / R = 24V / 8Ω = 3A
The page provides several examples and problems to practice applying these concepts, reinforcing the understanding of basit elektrik devresi principles.