PHY-301 Assignment 1 Solution File

Assignment 1 Solution File (Fall 24)
Circuit Theory (PHY301)

Marks: 25
Due Date: Nov 07, 2024
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You can draw circuit diagrams in “Paint” “Corel Draw” in “circuit maker” or in any convenient App
you find. The simple and easy way is to copy the given figure in “Paint” and make the required
changes in it.
Q.1:
Consider the arrangement shown in fig. below [Marks10]
a) Find the current I through the network.
b) Calculate the Power across each resistor.
Solution:
a) Finding the current I through the network:
First, we need to find the equivalent resistance of the circuit. We can see that R2 and R3 are
connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of two resistors in parallel is given by:
1/Rp = 1/R2 + 1/R3
Substituting the values:

1/Rp = 1/30 + 1/60
Solving for Rp:

Rp = 20 ohms
Now, Rp is in series with R1. The equivalent resistance of resistors in series is the sum of their
individual resistances. So, the total resistance (Rt) is:
Rt = R1 + Rp = 100 + 20 = 120 ohms
Using Ohm's law, we can find the current I:

I = V/Rt = 12V / 120 ohms = 0.1 A
Therefore, the current I through the network is 0.1 A.

b) Calculating the power across each resistor:
Power across R1:
P1 = I^2 * R1 = (0.1)^2 * 100 = 1 W
Power across R2:

P2 = I^2 * R2 = (0.1)^2 * 30 = 0.3 W
Power across R3:

P3 = I^2 * R3 = (0.1)^2 * 60 = 0.6 W
Therefore, the power across each resistor is:

* R1: 1 W
* R2: 0.3 W
* R3: 0.6 W
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Q.2:
Using the Nodal analysis, identify and label each node and find out
Voltage value at each node and Current for 5KΩ in circuit given below.
[Marks 10]
Certainly, let's solve the circuit using nodal analysis.

Steps:
* Identify the nodes:
In this circuit, we have three nodes:
* Node A (connected to the 10V source)
* Node B (connected to the 5KΩ resistor)
* Node C (connected to the 3mA current source)
* Choose a reference node:
Let's choose Node C as the reference node (ground). This means we will be calculating the voltages
at nodes A and B with respect to Node C.
* Write the nodal equations:
For Node A:
(VA - 10V) / 10KΩ + (VA - VB) / 5KΩ = 0
For Node B:
(VB - VA) / 5KΩ + (VB - 0) / 20KΩ = 3mA
* Solve the equations:

We can simplify the equations by multiplying both sides by the common denominators:
5(VA - 10) + 2(VA - VB) = 0
4(VB - VA) + VB = 60
Combining like terms:

7VA - 2VB = 50
-4VA + 5VB = 60
Solving these equations simultaneously gives:

VA = 10V
VB = 16V
* Calculate the current through the 5KΩ resistor:

I_5KΩ = (VA - VB) / 5KΩ = (10V - 16V) / 5KΩ = -1.2mA
The negative sign indicates that the current flows in the opposite direction to the assumed direction
in the diagram.
Therefore, the voltage at each node and the current through the 5KΩ resistor are:
* Voltage at Node A (VA) = 10V
* Voltage at Node B (VB) = 16V
* Current through the 5KΩ resistor (I_5KΩ) = -1.2mA
Q.3:
Two resistances of value 10Ω and 20Ω are connected in series of a 10V
Voltage source, Calculate the voltage drop across 10Ω. [Marks 5]
Certainly, let's solve the circuit using nodal analysis.
Steps:
* Identify the nodes:
In this circuit, we have three nodes:
* Node A (connected to the 10V source)
* Node B (connected to the 5KΩ resistor)
* Node C (connected to the 3mA current source)
* Choose a reference node:
Let's choose Node C as the reference node (ground). This means we will be
calculating the voltages at nodes A and B with respect to Node C.
* Write the nodal equations:
For Node A:
(VA - 10V) / 10KΩ + (VA - VB) / 5KΩ = 0
For Node B:
(VB - VA) / 5KΩ + (VB - 0) / 20KΩ = 3mA
* Solve the equations:

We can simplify the equations by multiplying both sides by the common
denominators:
5(VA - 10) + 2(VA - VB) = 0
4(VB - VA) + VB = 60
Combining like terms:

7VA - 2VB = 50
-4VA + 5VB = 60
Solving these equations simultaneously gives:

VA = 10V
VB = 16V
* Calculate the current through the 5KΩ resistor:

I_5KΩ = (VA - VB) / 5KΩ = (10V - 16V) / 5KΩ = -1.2mA
The negative sign indicates that the current flows in the opposite direction to the
assumed direction in the diagram.
Therefore, the voltage at each node and the current through the 5KΩ resistor are:
* Voltage at Node A (VA) = 10V
* Voltage at Node B (VB) = 16V
* Current through the 5KΩ resistor (I_5KΩ) = -1.2mA
Note:
* If you have any questions or want to verify the calculations, feel free to ask.
* Remember to double-check your calculations and units.
* Practice with more circuits to gain confidence in applying nodal analysis.
Regarding the voltage drop across the 10Ω resistor:
The voltage drop across a resistor is given by Ohm's law:
V=I*R
Here, the current through the 10Ω resistor is the same as the current through the 5KΩ
resistor, which we found to be -1.2mA.
Therefore, the voltage drop across the 10Ω resistor is:
V_10Ω = -1.2mA * 10Ω = -12mV
The negative sign indicates that the voltage drop is in the opposite direction to the
assumed direction in the diagram.
……………Good Luck………………………

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Assignment 1 Solution File (Fall 24)

Circuit Theory (PHY301)

DON’T miss these important instructions:

Substituting the values:

Solving for Rp:

Using Ohm's law, we can find the current I:

Therefore, the current I through the network is 0.1 A.

Power across R2:

Power across R3:

Therefore, the power across each resistor is:

Certainly, let's solve the circuit using nodal analysis.

* Solve the equations:

Combining like terms:

Solving these equations simultaneously gives:

* Calculate the current through the 5KΩ resistor:

* Solve the equations:

Combining like terms:

Solving these equations simultaneously gives:

* Calculate the current through the 5KΩ resistor:

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