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Unit1 Network Theorems

The document outlines key network theorems and basic circuit laws, including voltage and current division formulas for series and parallel resistors. It also explains how to calculate equivalent capacitance for series and parallel connections, and provides a step-by-step method to determine the equivalent resistance of a complex ladder network. The calculations involve combining resistances in series and parallel to arrive at the final equivalent resistance.
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Unit1 Network Theorems

The document outlines key network theorems and basic circuit laws, including voltage and current division formulas for series and parallel resistors. It also explains how to calculate equivalent capacitance for series and parallel connections, and provides a step-by-step method to determine the equivalent resistance of a complex ladder network. The calculations involve combining resistances in series and parallel to arrive at the final equivalent resistance.
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Unit I – Network Theorems and Basic

Circuit Laws
Q1(a): Voltage and Current Division Formulas
Voltage Division Rule (VDR):

Used when resistors are connected in series.


If resistors R1, R2, ..., Rn are in series with voltage V, then voltage across Rk is:
Vk = (Rk / (R1 + R2 + ... + Rn)) × V

Derivation:
All resistors have the same current I = V / ΣRi. So,
Vk = I × Rk = (V / ΣRi) × Rk

Current Division Rule (CDR):

Used when resistors are connected in parallel.


If total current is I, and resistors R1, R2 are in parallel, current through R1 is:
I1 = (R2 / (R1 + R2)) × I

Derivation:
Voltage across both resistors is same, so:
I1 = V / R1, I2 = V / R2, I = I1 + I2
⇒ I1 = (R2 / (R1 + R2)) × I

Q1(b): Equivalent Capacitance


Series Connection:
1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + 1/C3

Parallel Connection:
Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3

Q1(c): Equivalent Resistance of Ladder Network


Given a complex ladder network:

1. Combine 25Ω and 50Ω in series:


R1 = 25 + 50 = 75 Ω
2. R1 in parallel with 100Ω:
R2 = (1/75 + 1/100)^-1 ≈ 42.86 Ω
3. Add next 50Ω in series:
R3 = 42.86 + 50 = 92.86 Ω
4. R3 in parallel with 100Ω:
R4 = (1/92.86 + 1/100)^-1 ≈ 47.62 Ω
5. Add 100Ω in series:
R5 = 47.62 + 100 = 147.62 Ω
6. R5 in parallel with final 75Ω:
Req = (1/147.62 + 1/75)^-1 ≈ 49.28 Ω

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