Basic DC Theory
BASIC DC CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS
Total current:
(2-12)
Figure 29 Voltage Divider
I
V
R
24
4
8
12
24
24
1amp
Voltage drop across AB:
V
IR
(1)(4)
V
4 Volts
Voltage drop across BC:
V
IR
(1)(8)
V
8 Volts
Voltage drop across CD:
V
IR
(1)(12)
V
12 Volts
Total voltage drop AC:
V
IR
(1)(8
4)
(1)(12)
V
12 Volts
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