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What are the steps to analyze a DC circuit?
- Draw the circuit diagram. 2. Label the currents. 3. Apply Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). 4. Apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL). 5. Use Ohm's Law (V = IR). 6. Solve the equations.
What are the steps to using Gauss's Law?
- Choose a Gaussian surface. 2. Calculate the electric flux. 3. Calculate the enclosed charge. 4. Solve for the electric field.
What is the definition of Electric Current?
Flow of electric charge (measured in Amperes, A).
What is the definition of Voltage?
Electric potential difference (measured in Volts, V).
What is the definition of Resistance?
Opposition to current flow (measured in Ohms, Ω).
What is the definition of Electric Power?
Rate of energy transfer (measured in Watts, W).
What is the definition of Electric Flux?
Measure of electric field through a surface.
Define Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL).
Current in = Current out at a node.
Define Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL).
Sum of voltage drops in a loop = 0.
What is the definition of Electric Current?
Flow of electric charge (measured in Amperes, A).
What is the definition of Voltage?
Electric potential difference (measured in Volts, V).
What is the definition of Resistance?
Opposition to current flow (measured in Ohms, Ω).
What is a Capacitor?
A device that stores energy in an electric field.
What is an Inductor?
A device that stores energy in a magnetic field.
What is Electric Flux?
Measure of electric field through a surface.