OBJECTIVES
Basic DC Theory
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
1.0
Using the rules associated with basic DC circuit characteristics, ANALYZE various
DC circuits to find resistances, currents, and voltages at any given point within the
circuit.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
1.1
LIST the four ways to produce a DC voltage.
1.2
STATE the purpose of a rectifier.
1.3
DESCRIBE the outputs of the following circuits:
a.
Half-wave bridge rectifier
b.
Full-wave bridge rectifier
1.4
Given a diagram, IDENTIFY it as one of the following types:
a.
Schematic diagram
b.
One-line diagram
c.
Block diagram
d.
Wiring diagram
1.5
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Resistivity
b.
Temperature coefficient of resistance
c.
Closed circuit
d.
Open circuit
e.
Short circuit
f.
Series circuit
g.
Parallel circuit
h.
Equivalent resistance
1.6
Given a circuit, DETERMINE whether the circuit is an open circuit or a closed
circuit.
1.7
Given a circuit, CALCULATE total resistance for a series or parallel circuit.
1.8
DESCRIBE what is meant by the term "voltage divider."
1.9
DESCRIBE what is meant by the term "current division."
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