Solution to series resistance function

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around solving for the function g(t) in a circuit involving two series resistances, R and Rx. Participants explore the relationship between voltage and resistance in this context, with a focus on the voltage Vx across the resistor Rx and its implications for the overall circuit behavior.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in solving for g(t) due to uncertainty about how to incorporate Vx, which is related to h(t).
  • Another participant seeks clarification on the relationship between voltage and resistance in the circuit.
  • A participant notes that Vx represents the voltage across Rx and that there is a total voltage V across both resistors, indicating a lack of complete information.
  • There is a suggestion that understanding the relationship between voltage and resistance is crucial for solving the problem, implying that this knowledge is expected from prior coursework.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on how to approach the problem, with multiple viewpoints on the relationship between voltage and resistance remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights potential limitations in the provided information, including missing details about the circuit configuration and the specific definitions of terms like Vx and h(t).

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in circuit analysis, particularly those studying series resistances and the relationships between voltage and resistance in electrical circuits.

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Hi, I cannot solve for the function g(t) (eq. 6) in the attached figure where there are two series resistances. My solution is incomplete. I do not know how to use Vx in this solution, which is needed because it contains h(t) found in the solution.
 

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What is the relationship between voltage and resistance in this circuit?
 
There are two series resistances, R and Rx which are in series. Vx h(t) is the voltage across the resistor Rx. There is a total V across both series resistors. That is all that is given.
 
You have been given the voltage Vx when Rx is by itself, you need to find which series resistance R will give the desired voltage V.

The problem is testing that you understand how voltage and resistance are related.
So how are they related?

This information will have been provided as part of your course.
 

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