GenPhysics2 Module 5
GenPhysics2 Module 5
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GENERAL PHYSICS 2
2 nd Semester – Module 5
DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS
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What’s In
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What’s New
Critical Reading
Transmission lines and power plants were built to provide every
home and business establishment with electrical energy. There
was a hesitation when it was first introduced. Today, the country
is very dependent on electrical energy in every industry. However,
the energy crisis is currently a problem in the Philippines. This
pressing public concern leads to power interruption and causes
commerce and industry to stop. Hence, there is a need to
upgrade the electric grid to meet the recent demands on energy.
The plan for SMART GRID is being pushed to achieve sustainable
development. The figure below shows the difference between a
smart grid and a standard grid.
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(2) How will you define a smart city? Is the characteristic of a smart city
similar to smartphones? In what way(s)?
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(3) The following characteristics of a smart grid are necessary to build a
smart city. Provide reason/s why these characteristics must be present in
every smart grid and how they will help sustain development?
Efficiency
Reliability
Affordability
Security
Green Friendly
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(4) Is it possible to build a smart grid in the Philippines? What
necessary actions are needed to fulfill this goal? (You may answer
from the perspective of a government leader or as an ordinary citizen.)
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What Is It
Resistors in Series
R1 R2 R3
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Resistors in Parallel
The total current I must be equal to the sum of the three currents. Thus,
( )
( )
Example 1:
Compute the equivalent resistance for the
network below:
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A What is/are given? V = 18 V; R1 = 4Ω; R2 = 6 Ω; R3 = 3 Ω
B What is asked? (a) equivalent resistance
(b) potential difference for each resistor
C Are the units Yes
consistent with the
formula?
E What strategy must We use the formula for series and parall
be employed? connection. We need to find the equivalent
capacitance for 6 and 3 Ω resistors. If we have
the equivalent capacitance, we can now solve for
the equivalent capacitance of series combination.
F Solution
equivalent capacitance
( ) ( )
We were able to combine R2 and R3 leaving us a series connection of R1
and R23.
Since they are now in series, we can now solve for sum of individual
resistances.
Since resistors are now in series, we can solve for the current (which is
similar in all components)
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By checking:
So far, the values for current are correct since the current traveling
around the circuit is 3A.
G What is the Therefore, the equivalent resistance of the network is
conclusion? 6Ω. The current and voltage of R1 are 3 A and 12 V,
respectively. The current and voltage of R2 are 1A and
6 V, respectively. Finally, the current and voltage of R3
are 2A and 6 V, respectively.
Kirchoff’s Rules
Sometimes networks can’t be simplified using series-parallel
combinations. The figure below shows an example of a complicated
network
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In solving complicated networks, we will be using Kirchhoff’s
rules. However, be familiar with the following terms: junction and loop.
A junction is a point where three or more conductors meet. A loop is the
closed conducting path.
∑
(2) Loop Rule: The sum of the potential differences in any loop must
equal to zero. This is an expression of the energy relationship. As a
charge goes around the loop and returns to its starting point, the
sum of the changes of its potential energy is equal to zero. Figure
3 shows the loop rule.
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This is expressed as:
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It will not matter which direction or loop you would like to assume.
If we have wrong guess of its direction, we will get a negative value for the
current. If we have the correct guess of its direction, we will get a positive
value for the current. Let us be reminded with the following sign
conventions:
Figure 4. Sign conventions for the loop rule. (a) Negative potential if the
assumed direction of loop is the same with the direction of current; (b)
Positive potential if the assumed direction of loop is opposite with the
direction of current; (c) Positive potential if the direction of the assumed
direction of loop is from negative terminal to positive terminal; and (d)
Negative potential if the assumed direction of loop is from positive to
negative terminal. Image Source: https://cnx.org/contents/7DqkHtKM@2/Kirchhoff-s-Rules
Example 2:
In the circuit shown below, find the
unknown current I, the resistance R, and
the emf ε.
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What is/are given? 1A across 2Ω, 6A across 2 Ω and 18 V
What is/are asked? ε, R1 and current across R1
Strategy: First, we assume the direction of
currents in junction a. The charges will
start traveling from the positive terminal
of the sources and end in negative
terminals
We obtain
(1)
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Loop 1: Loop 2:
18 V – IR1 + 1 A(2Ω) = 0 (2) 1 A (2Ω) + 6A (2Ω) + ε = 0 (3)
1A 1A
R1
6A
Loop 3: IR1 – 18 V + ε + (2Ω) (6A) = 0 (4)
Solution:
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We solve for the unknown values using equations 1,2,3 and 4
Solve for I using equation 1:
The negative value obtained implies that the actual polarity of the emf is
opposite from our assumption. The positive terminal should lie on the right
life side.
Measuring Devices
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Figure 4. Methods in measuring current and voltage
using ammeter and multimer.
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Resistance-Capacitance Circuits
When the capacitor is fully charged, the potential difference across the
resistor becomes zero, the current becomes zero and the voltage appears
now at the capacitor. This is expressed as:
As the charge increases, q/RC becomes larger and the capacitors reaches
final value denoted as Qf. The current i becomes zero.
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Hence,
It was also found out that when capacitor reaches the final value ,
the time it takes is equal to RC. The product RC is then the measure of how
quick the capacitor charges also known as time constant or relaxation time:
What’s More
Activity 2: Qualitative Problems.
Direction: Answer the following questions.
(1) Some Christmas tree lights have a characteristic that when one light
(filament) burns out, the lights throughout go out too. However, burned-out
lights go out in other series lights. Discuss the difference of these two sets
of lights.
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Activity 2: Qualitative Problems
Direction: Answer the following questions.
(1) Some Christmas tree lights have a characteristic that when one light
(filament) burns out, the lights throughout go out too. However, burned-out
lights go out in other series lights. Discuss the difference between these two
sets of lights.
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(2) Why do lights on a car become dimmer when you start a car?
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(3) What similarities and differences do you see from the equivalent resistance
and capacitance formula?
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What I Have Learned
Activity 3: Quantitative Problem
Direction: Solve as directed. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper. You may also consult your Physics teacher.
Find the unknown values of voltage and current in each resistor as shown in
the given circuit diagram.
Criteria 3 2 1 0
Physics Approach is Approach Some of the Solution
Approach appropriate and contains minor concepts and doesn’t
complete errors principles are indicate an
missing or approach
inappropriate
Procedure Mathematical Mathematical and Most of the All procedures
and logical logical procedures mathematical are incomplete
procedures are are and logical and contain
clear, complete missing/contain procedures errors
and connected errors
Description Diagrams and Parts of the Most of the The entire
symbols used diagrams and parts of the visualization
are appropriate symbols contain diagrams and is wrong or
and complete errors symbols are not did not
useful include
visualization.
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What I Can Do
Activity 4. Building Concept Map.
Direction: Create a concept map to show what you have learned from this
module. You can use words, terms, phrases, or formulas in connecting
these concepts. Refer to the scoring guide below:
Assessment
____ 3. What happens to the energy when the electron goes into the 2nd
bulb after passing through the 1st bulb?
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a. greater energy
b. lesser energy
c. increasing power
d. decreasing power
____ 9.Which of the following statements is true for the junction below:
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a. I1 + I2 = I3
b. I3 + I2 = I1
c. I1 – I2 = I3
d. I3 – I2 = I1
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____ 10. Applying voltage rule of Kirchhoff, the loop gives:
(a) E1 − E2 = I1r1 + I2r2
(b) E2 = E1 + I1r1 + I2r2
(c) E1 + E2 = I1r1 + I2r2
(d) E1 + I1r1 = E2 + I2r2
For Nos. 11 to 12, refer to the figure below:
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Additional Activities
Activity 5. Social Context
Direction: The community is a rich source of learning opportunities of
sources of direct current circuits. Choose one from the following
suggested activities in understanding the importance and utilization of
electric potential in our daily lives:
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