Resistance, Current and Voltages

[Chris914]

When there is a current of mixed resistances (like parallel and series together), how do voltage drop and current relate throughout the circuit?

 

[Nick O]

Elements in series always have the same current, and elements in parallel always have the same voltage drop. You just need to take care to determine whether two elements are actually in series/parallel; not all elements have this sort of relationship in every circuit.

 

[Simon Bridge]

Sounds like a homework question to me.
For complicated relationships between elements, you need more complicated rules ... like kirchhoffs laws.

 

[Dale]

When there is a current of mixed resistances (like parallel and series together), how do voltage drop and current relate throughout the circuit?

Usually I like to solve circuits using the node-voltage method.

http://mathonweb.com/help/backgd5.htm

 

[sardar]

When there is a current of mixed resistances in a circuit, the voltage drop and current are related through Ohm's law, which states that the voltage drop (V) across a resistor is equal to the current (I) flowing through it multiplied by the resistance (R) of the resistor (V = IR). In a parallel and series circuit, the voltage drop and current will vary depending on the arrangement of the resistors.

In a parallel circuit, the voltage drop across each resistor will be the same, while the current will be divided among the resistors. This means that the total current in the circuit will be equal to the sum of the currents in each branch. In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout the circuit, while the voltage drop is divided among the resistors. This means that the total voltage in the circuit will be equal to the sum of the voltage drops across each resistor.

In a mixed resistance circuit, the voltage drop and current will depend on the specific arrangement of the resistors. Each resistor will have its own voltage drop and current, which will affect the overall voltage and current in the circuit. It is important to calculate the total resistance in the circuit using the rules for combining resistors in parallel and series, in order to accurately determine the voltage drop and current in the circuit.

Overall, the voltage drop and current in a mixed resistance circuit are interdependent and can be calculated using Ohm's law and the rules for combining resistors in parallel and series. Understanding these relationships is crucial for analyzing and designing circuits in various applications.