Electronics homework (capacitors and resistors)

In summary, the conversation is discussing how to find the impedance of a circuit using equivalent circuit models. The person is having difficulty determining if the circuit can be simplified into parallel or series components. They are also unsure of where to find a missing equation to solve for the impedance. Suggestions are made to use Kirchhoff's equations and node voltage analysis to find a general formula for the equivalent impedance.
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Homework Statement



What is the impedance of the circuit?
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Homework Equations



Z=1/iwC ... Z = R ... etc..

The Attempt at a Solution



What kind of equivalent circuit can i replace it with ? I tried only two resistors and two capacitors first .. then upgrade it by two resistors and one capacitor (etc..), but can not figure out if this upgrade is parallel or in series?
 
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It's not in parallel or series. You will have to go back and see how it is that parallel and series produce such easy zeqs, and then apply those zeq ideas to this zeq. This is almost the transmission line model, so if you get stuck you can maybe find a bit about this configuration from transmission ideas.
 
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THank you for your suggestion, Mindscape.
what is "zeq" ? I googled and did not find this word.
Where shall I go back to see how parallel and series will produce smth similar??
I tried to apply Kirchhoff eqns, but i1+i2=i3 ... and V1+V2+V3+V4 = 0... so I have n unknown and n-1 equations... One equation is missing and I am not sure where shall I take it from?
 
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Zeq would be equivalent impedance. I might have just made it up, but if it doesn't exist then it certainly should. Try using node voltage analysis on the first quadrant, and see if you can discover a general formula.
 

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Capacitors and resistors are used in electronic circuits to control the flow of electricity. Capacitors store electrical energy and release it when needed, while resistors limit the amount of current flowing through a circuit.

2. How do I calculate the capacitance and resistance values for a circuit?

The capacitance and resistance values for a circuit can be calculated using the formulas C=Q/V and R=V/I, where C is capacitance, Q is charge, V is voltage, R is resistance, and I is current. These values can also be found on the components themselves or in circuit diagrams.

3. What is the difference between a polarized and non-polarized capacitor?

A polarized capacitor has a positive and negative terminal, while a non-polarized capacitor does not. This means that polarized capacitors must be connected in the correct direction, whereas non-polarized capacitors can be connected in either direction.

4. Can capacitors and resistors be connected in series or parallel?

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5. How do capacitors and resistors affect the frequency response of a circuit?

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