Review of R, X, and Z
Before we begin to explore the effects of resistors, inductors, and capacitors connected together in the same AC circuits, let's briefly review some basic terms and facts. Resistance is essentially...
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Series R, L, and C
Let's take the following example circuit and analyze it: (Figure below) Example series R, L, and C circuit. The first step is to determine the reactances (in ohms) for the inductor and the...
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Parallel R, L, and C
We can take the same components from the series circuit and rearrange them into a parallel configuration for an easy example circuit: (Figure below) Example R, L, and C parallel circuit. The fact...
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Series-Parallel R, L, and C
Now that we've seen how series and parallel AC circuit analysis is not fundamentally different than DC circuit analysis, it should come as no surprise that series-parallel analysis would be the same as...
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In the study of DC circuits, the student of electricity comes across a term meaning the opposite of resistance: conductance. It is a useful term when exploring the mathematical formula for parallel...
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With the notable exception of calculations for power (P), all AC circuit calculations are based on the same general principles as calculations for DC circuits. The only significant difference is that...
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