Week 13 Day 2

Physics 2049 - Spring 2003

Topics:

Today:
DC Circuits and potential

  • Electric Potential
  • Kirchoff's Laws
  • Equivalent Resistance
  • Circuit Model with
    • Current &
    • Potential

Next Time:
DC Circuit Applications

  • Circuit Measurements
  • Potential Graphs
  • Current Loops
  • Internal Resitance

Announcements

  • Current Grades have been revised (posted grades should have correct attendence - let Dr. Saul know if there are problems)
  • Dr. Saul will be away Monday and Tuesday. Chai will cover Monday office hours 5-6 PM. Tuesday office hours are cancelled.
  • Test 3 is one week from Friday
  • Test 3 notes will be posted by noon on Saturday

Assignments

  • Due Today
    Handout - to be passed out Friday

Activities

  • Kirchoff's Laws for current and potential - Mini Lecture
  • Equivalent Resistance
  • Two bulbs
  • Solving Circuits w/loops
  • Measuring current and electric potential
    • Ammeters and Voltmeters



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