TABLE OF CONTENTS

Department Electrical Engineering Technology

Subject Electric Circuits (I)
Year 2
Semester 3

Course Code EEC 239

Credit Hours 3

Theoretical 1
Practical 2

Week 1:
1.1 Mathematical form of representing A.C signals
1.2 Conversion of a.c signal in polar form to the j-notation form
1.3 Subtraction, addition, multiplication and division of phasor using j
operator
1.4 Solved simple problems using j-notation
Week 2:
1.5 Phasor diagram for a.c circuits drawn to scale
1.6 Derivations with the aid of waveforms diagrams that the current in a
capacitive circuit leads voltage and the current in the inductive circuit lags the
voltage
1.7 Inductive and capacitive reactances
1.8 Voltage and current waveforms on same axis showing lagging and
leading angles
Week 3:
1.9 Phasor diagrams for series and parallel a.c circuits
1.10 Voltage, current, power and power factor calculations in series and
parallel circuits
1.11 Series and parallel resonance
1.12 Conditions for series and parallel resonance

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Week 4:
1.13 Derivations of Q-factor, dynamic impedance and bandwidth at
resonance frequency
1.14 Sketch of I and Z against F for series and parallel circuits
1.15 Calculation of Q-factor for a coil and loss factor for a capacitor
1.16 Bandwidth
1.17 Problems involving bandwidth and circuits Q-factor
Week 5:
2.1 Terms used in electric networks
WEEK 6:
2.2 Basic principles of mesh circuit analysis
2.3 Solved problems on mesh circuit analysis
Week 7:
2.4 Basic principles of nodal analysis
2.5 solved problems on nodal analysis
Week 8:
3.1 Reduction of a complex network to it series or parallel equivalent
3.2 Identification of star and delta networks
Week 9:
3.3 Derivation of formulae for the transformation of a delta to a star
network and vice versa
3.4 solved problems on delta/star transformation
Week 10:
3.5 Duality principles
3.6 Duality between resistance, conductance, inductance, capacitance,
voltage and current
Week 11:
3.7 Duality of a network
3.8 Solved network problems using duality principles

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Week 12:
4.1 Thevenin’s theorem
4.2 Basic principles of Thevenin’s theorem
4.3 Solved problems on simple network using Thevenin’s theorem
4.4 Solved problems involving repeated used of Thevenin’s theorem

Week 13:
4.5 Norton’s theorem
4.6 Basic principles of Norton’s theorem
4.7 Comparism of Norton’s theorem with Thevenin’s theorem
4.8 Solved problems using Norton’s theorem
Week 14:
4.9 Millman’s theorem
4.10 Basic principles of Millman’s theorem
4.11 Solved network problems using Millman’s theorem
Week 15:
4.12 Reciprocity Theorem
4.13 Basic principles of Reciprocity theorem
4.14 Solved problems using Reciprocity theorems

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Week 1
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:
♦ State different mathematical forms of representing a.c signals
♦ Convert a.c signal in polar form to the j-notation
♦ Subtract, add, multiply and divide phasor using j-operator
♦ Solve simple problems using j-notation
1.1 MATHEMATICAL FORMS OF REPRESENTING A.C SIGNALS
Generally, A.C signal may be represented in the following mathematical form;
a) Trigonometric form, Z = r (Cos θ + sin θ) (1.1)
b) Polar form, Z = r ∠θ (1.2)
c) J – notation form, Z = x+jy (1.3)
1.2 CONVERSION OF A.C SIGNAL IN POLAR FORM TO THE
j – NOTATION FORM
Example 1.1: Express 18∠-56.3 in j – notation form
Solution:
Step I: Make a sketch as shown on fig 1.1 to measure θ = -56.30 with respect to the real axis
and r = OA = 18
Step II: Find x using trigonometric ratio,
Cosθ = x/18 j

i.e x = 18 cosθ = 18 Cos (-56.30)

∴ x ≈ 10 O x B

θ = -56.3 0
Step III: Find y using trigonometric ratio Re
y
Sin θ = Y/18
18
i.e y = 18 sinθ = sin (-56.3O) N A

∴ y ≈ -15
Step IV: finally obtain the required result as x + jy = 10 – j15 Fig 1.1

Example 1.2: Express 5∠53.1o in j – notation form

Solution:
Step I: Make a sketch as shown on fig 1.2 to measure θ = 53.10 with respect to the real axis
and r = OA = 5
Step II: Find x using trigonometric ratio
Cosθ = x/5

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 x A
y
S
N
θ = 53.10

B Re

Fig 1.2

i.e x = 5 cosθ = 5 Cos (53.10)

∴x≈3
Step III: Find y using trigonometric ratio
Sin θ = Y/5
i.e y = 5 sinθ = sin (53.1O)
∴y≈4
Step IV: finally obtain the required result as x + jy = 3 – j4

1.3 SUBTRACTION, ADDITION, MULTIPLICATION AND

DIVISION OF PHASOR USING j- OPERATOR.
1.3.1 Addition/Subtraction of Phasor
The most convenient way to add or subtract phasor is to first convert them to j – notation
form, if they are in polar form. Once the phasor are in j – notation form, the real (x)
components and the imaginary (y) components can be algebraically added or subtracted, as
may be required. The answer (the sum or difference) can be left in j – notation form or it can
be converted back to polar form if desired.

If two phasor are Z1 and a +jb and Z2 = c+jd, then addition of phasor gives: Z1 + Z2 = (a+jb)
+ (c+jd) = (a+c) + j(b+d)
Subtraction of phasor gives: Z1 – Z2 = (a-c) + j(b-d)

Example 1.3: If V1 = -10 + j20 and V2 = 20 +j30 , find the sum of V1 and V2, express the
result in polar form.

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Solution
V1 = -10+j20
V2 = 20 + j30
V3 = V1 + V2 = -10+ 20+j20 + j30 = 10 +j50
Finally, V3 = √102+502 Tan-1 (50/10) = 51∠78.70

Example 1.4 Subtract I1 = 3∠-56.30 from I2 = 5.8∠300

Solution
Step I: Convert first to j – notation form to get (using the trigonometric form)
I1 = 3 {cos(-56.30) + j sin (-56.30)}
= 3{0.5548 + j(-0.8320)} = 1.66 – j2.50
similarly, I2 = 5.8 (cos 300 + j sin 300) ≈ 5.02 + j2.90

Step II: I2 = 5.02+j2.90

I1 = 1.66-j2.50

Subtracting I1 from I2, we get

I3 = I2 - I1 = 3.36 + j5.40

1.3.2 Multiplication/Division of Phasors

The most convenient way to multiply or divide phasors is to first convert them to polar form,
if they are in j – notation form. Once the phasor are in polar form, to multiply polar phasor,
just multiply the magnitude and algebraically add the phase angle. To divide phasor, the
magnitudes are divided and the angles are algebraically subtracted.
If Z1 = r1 ∠θ1 and Z2 = r2 ∠θ2, then multiplying Z1 by Z2 we get Z1 Z2 = r1 r2 ∠(θ1+θ2)
If Z1 = r1 ∠θ1 and Z2 = r2 ∠θ2, then dividing Z1 by Z2 we get Z1/Z2 = r1/r2 ∠(θ1-θ2)

1.4 SOLVED SIMPLE PROBLEMS USING J-NOTATION

Example 1.5: Given the following two vectors A = 20∠600 and B = 5∠300 perform the
following indicated operation (i) A x B (ii) A/B
Solution:
i. A x B = 20∠600 x 5∠300 = 20 x5∠600 + 300 = 100∠900
ii. A/B = 20∠600/5∠300 = 4∠600-300 = 4∠300

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Example 1.6: perform the following operation and the final result may be given in polar for;
(8 +j6)x(-10-j7.5)

Solution
(8+j6)x(-10-j7.5)= -80-j60-j60-j245=-80+45-j120
= -35-j120 = √(-35)2+ (-120)2 ∠tan-1(120/35) = 125∠73.70

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Week 2

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Draw to scale phasor diagram for a.c circuits
♦ Show with the aid of waveforms diagrams that the current in a capacitor circuit leads
voltage and the current in the inductive circuit lags the voltage.
♦ Distinguish between inductive and capacitive reactances.
♦ Draw voltage and current waveforms on same axis to show lagging and leading
angles.
1.5 PHASOR DIAGRAMS FOR A.C CIRCUITS DRAWN TO SCALE
For a pure inductive circuit, the voltage across the inductor (VL) leads the currents (I)
flowing through it by 900. Taking a scale of 1cm:2V, and 1cm:3A, the Phasor diagram
is drawn to scale as shown in figure1.3 (b)

I V
V,I
VL 2 6
(a) I

4
6

2 3
0 0
90 90

I VC
3 6 2 4
(b) (c)

Fig 1.3 Phasor diagram for A.C circuit drawn to scale:

(a) Resistive circuit
(b) Inductive circuit
(c) Capacitive circuit
For a pure capacitive circuit, the current (I) flowing through the capacitor leads the
voltage across it (Vc) by 900. Taking a scale of 1cm:3A, and 1cm:2V, the phasor diagram is
drawn to scale as shown in fig 1.3 (c)
For a pure resistive circuit, the voltage across the resistor (V) is in phase with the
current (I) flowing through it. Taking a scale of 1cm:3A, and 1cm:2V, the Phasor diagram is
drawn to scale as shown in figure 1.3 (a)

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1.6 DERIVATIONS WITH THE AID OF WAVEFORMS DIAGRAMS
THAT THE CURRENT IN A CAPACITIVE CIRCUIT LEADS
VOLTAGE AND THE CURRENT IN THE INDUCTIVE CIRCUIT
LAGS THE VOLTAGE
1.6.1 Current and Voltage in An Inductive Circuit
Suppose the instantaneous value of the current through a coil having inductance L henrys and
negligible resistance to be represented by
i = Imsinωt = Imsin2̟ft (1.4)
where t is the time, in seconds, after the current has passed through zero from negative to
positive values, as shown in fig 1.4.
Suppose the current to increase by di ampere in dt seconds, then instantaneous value
of induced e.m.f is
e = L di
dt
= LIm d (sin2̟ft)
dt
= 2̟fL Imcos2̟ft = Vmcos2̟ft, where Vm = 2̟fLIm
e = Vmsin(2̟fL +̟/2) (1.5)
v,i

Applied voltage
Current

di
v Im
i

̟ t
/2
t dt 0
(90 )

Fig 1.4: voltage and current waveforms for a purely inductive circuit

The induced e.m.f is represented by the curve in fig 1.4, leading the current by a quarter of a
cycle.
Since the resistance of the circuit is assumed negligible, the whole of the applied
voltage is equal to the induced e.m.f, therefore instantaneous value of applied voltage is

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V=e
V = Vmsin(2̟ft + ̟/2) (1.6)
Comparism of expressions (1.4) and (1.6) shows that the applied voltage leads the
current by a quarter of a cycle.
1.6.2 Current and voltage in a capacitive circuit
v,i

Applied voltage Current

dv
i Vm
v
t
t dt

Fig 1.5: voltage and current waveforms for a purely capacitive circuit

Suppose that the instantaneous value of the voltage applied to a capacitor having capacitance
C farad is represented by
V = Vmsinωt = Vmsin2̟ft ` (1.7)
If the applied voltage increases by dv volts in dt seconds (fig,1.5) then, instantaneous value of
current is
i = C dv/dt
= C d/dt(Vmsin2̟ft)
= 2̟fCVmcos2̟ft = Vm/Xc cos2̟ft
i = Imsin(2̟ft + ̟/2) (1.8)
where Im = 2̟fCVm
Comparism of expression (1.7) and (1.8) shows that the current leads the applied
voltage by a quarter of a cycle.
1.7 DISTINGUISH BETWEEN INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE
REACTANCES
1.7.1 Inductive Reactance
From the expression Vm = 2̟fLIm, Vm/Im = 2̟fL

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If I and V are the r.m.s values, then

inductive reactance

The inductive reactance is expressed in ohms and is represented by the symbol XL.
The inductive reactance is proportional to the frequency and the current produced by a
given voltage is inversely proportional to the frequency, as shown in fig 1.6

x,i

Current

Inductive
reactance

f
Fig 1.6: variation of reactance and current with frequency for a purely inductive circuit

1.7.1 Capacitive reactance

From the expression –Im = 2̟fCVm
Vm/Im = 1 = capacitive reactance (1.10)
2̟fC
The capacitive reactance is expressed in ohms and is represented by the symbol Xc.
The capacitive reactance is inversely proportional to the frequency and the current
produced by a given voltage is proportional to the frequency, as shown in fig 1.7

x,i
Capacitive
reactance

Current

f
Fig 1.7: variation of reactance and current with frequency for a purely capacitive circuit

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1.8 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT WAVEFORMS ON SAME AXIS
SHOWING LAGGING AND LEADING ANGLES
The waveforms of voltage and current on same axis, showing leading and lagging
angle (φ) is shown in fig 1.8
v,i
Voltage
Current

t
φ

Fig 1.8

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Week 3

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Draw phasor diagram for series and parallel a.c circuits
♦ Calculate voltage, current, power and power factor in series and parallel circuits
♦ Explain series and parallel resonance
♦ State conditions for series and parallel resonance
1.9 PHASOR DIAGRAMS FOR SERIES AND PARALLEL A.C
CIRCIUT
1.9.1 Phasor diagrams for series a.c circuits:
VL
VL Vs VR
I Vs
φ VL - Vc

φ
I Vs φ
VR Vc I
VR
(a) (b)

(c)
fig 1.9: Phasor diagram for series a.c circuits: Vc
(a) R-L series circuit (b) R-C series circuit (c) R-L-C series circuit
1.9.2 Phasor diagram for parallel a.c circuits: Ic

IR I I
Vs Ic Ic - IL
φ

φ φ
Vs VS
IL I IR IR
(d) (e)

(f)
IL

Fig 1.10: Phasor diagrams for parallel a.c circuits:

(d) R-L parallel circuit (e) RC parallel circuit (f) RLC parallel circuit

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1.10 VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER AND POWER FACTOR
CALCULATIONS IN SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUIT
Example 1.7
A resistance of 10Ω is connected in series with a pure inductance of `100mH and the circuit
is connected across a 100V, 50Hz supply. Calculate (a) the circuit current (b) the voltage
across each element (c) the power factor of the circuit (d) the power consumed.
Solution
(a) circuit current, I = Vs = 100 .
Z √(10 + XL )
2 2

And XL = 2πfL = 2π x 50 x 100 x 10-3 = 31.42Ω

I= 100 = 3.03A
√(102 + 31.422)
(b) Voltage across the resistor, VR = IR = 3.03 x 10 = 30.3V
Voltage across the inductor, VL = IXL = 3.03 x 31.42 = 95.2V
(c) From the phasor diagram of RL series circuit,
φ = tan-1 (VL/VR) = tan-1 (95.2/30.3) = 72.30
∴Power factor = cosφ = cos72.30 = 0.3040
(d) P = I2R = 3.032 x 10 = 91.81W
Example 1.8: A circuit having a resistance of 12Ω, an inductance of 0.15H and a capacitance
of 100µF in series, is connected across a 100V, 50Hz supply. Calculate (a) the impedance (b)
the current (c) the voltages across R,L and C (d) the power factor of the circuit
Solution
(a) Z = √[R2 + (XL – XC)2]

= (12)2 + 2x3.142x50x0.15 _ 1 2
= 19.4Ω
2x3.142x50x100x10-6
(b) I = V/Z = 100/19.4 = 5.15A
(c) Voltage across R = VR = 12 x 5.15 = 61.8V
Voltage across L = VL = 2̟ x 50 x 0.15 x 5.15 = 242.5V
and voltage across C = VC = 1 x 5.15 = 164V
2̟ x 50 x 100 x 10-6
(d) power factor = cosφ
Where φ = cos-1(VR/VS) = cos-1(61.8/100) = 51.80
P.f = cos51.8 = 0.6184

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Example 1.9: A circuit consists of a 115Ω resistor in parallel with a 41.5µF capacitor and is
connected to a 230V, 50Hz supply (fig 1.11). Calculate: (a) the branch currents and the
supply current (b) the power factor (c) the power consumed
I I
Ic
IR IC
VS 230V 115Ω 41.5µF
50Hz
φ
Vs
IR
Fig 1.11: circuit and phasor diagrams for example 1.9
Solution
(a) IR = VS/R = 230/115 = 2A
XC = 1 = 1 = 76.7Ω
2̟fC 2̟x50x41.5x10-6
IC = VS/XC = 230/76.7 = 3A
I = √(IR2 + IL2) = √(22 + 32) = 3.6A
(b) P.f = cosφ
and φ = cos-1(IR/I) = cos-1(2/3.6) = 56.30
∴ P.f = cos56.30 = 0.5548
(c) P = I2R = 3.62 x 115 = 1490.4W

Example 1.10 Three branches, possessing a resistance of 50Ω, an inductance of 0.15H and a
capacitance of 100µF respectively, are connected in parallel across a 100V, 50Hz supply.
Calculate: (a) the current in each branch (b) the supply current (c) the phase angle between
the supply current and the supply voltage (d) the power factor of the circuit.

Solution
The circuit diagram for example 1.10 is shown in fig 1.12
Ic
I
I
IR IL IC IC – IL
100V
50Hz 50Ω 0.15H 100µF

φ
V
IR
Fig 1.12: circuit diagram for example 1.10
Fig 1.13: phasor diagram
for example 1.10
IL

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(a) IR = 100/50 = 2A
IL = 100 = 2.12A
2 x 3.142 x 50 x 0.15
and IC = 2 x 3.14 x 50 x 100 x 10-6 x 100 = 3.14A
(b) The resultant of IC and IL is
IC – IL = 3.14 – 2.12 = 1.02A
I = √[IR2 + (IC – IL)2] = √(22 + 1.022) = 2.24A
(c) From fig 1.13:
cosφ = IR/I = 2/2.24 = 0.893
φ = cos-1(0.893) = 26.70
(d) P.f = cosφ = cos26.7 = 0.8934

1.11 SERIES AND PARALLEL RESONANCE

Generally, an ac circuit is said to be in resonance when the applied voltage V (with constant
magnitude, but of varying frequency) and the resulting current I are in phase
1.11.1 Series resonance
If at some frequency of the applied voltage, XL = XC the current in the

circuit is given by I = VS = VS = VS = VS
Z √[R2 + (XL – XC)2] √R2 R
This condition where by XL = XC in a series R-L-C circuit is called series resonance,
and the frequency at which it occurs is called resonant frequency, f0. The phasor diagram of
the R-L-C series circuit at resonance is shown in fig 1.14

VL = IXL

I
VS = IR

VC = IXC

Fig 1.14: phasor diagram for an RLC series circuit at resonance

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1.11.2 Parallel Resonance
Parallel resonance occurs when the active component of the current is in phase with the
supply current. Figure 1.15 shows a parallel resonance circuit where a coil (RL) is connected
in parallel with a capacitor C. This combination is connected across an ac voltage source
C
Ic
IC

ILcosφ=I
R IL L
φ I

ILsinφ IL
VS
(b) Phasor diagram
(a) Parallel circuit
Fig 1.15: parallel resonance

1.12 CONDITIONS FOR SERIES AND PARALLEL RESONANCE

1.12.1 Conditions for series resonance
(i) The applied voltage VS and the resulting current I are in phase
(ii) The net reactance is zero because XL = XC
(iii) The impedance Z of the circuit is minimum
(iv) The current in the circuit is maximum
(v) The resonant frequency is given by fr = 1 .
2̟√(LC)
1.12.2 Condition for parallel resonance
(i) The applied voltage VS and the resulting current Ir are in phase
(ii) The power factor is unity
(iii) The impedance of the current at resonance is maximum.
(iv) The value of current at resonance is minimum.
(v) The resonance frequency is given by
fr = 1 1 _ R2
2̟ LC L2

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Week 4

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Prove the relevant formulae for Q-factor, dynamic impedance and bandwidth at
resonance frequency
♦ Sketch current and impedance against frequency for series and parallel circuits
♦ Calculate the Q-factor for a coil; loss factor for a capacitor
♦ Explain with the aid of a diagram, bandwidth
♦ Solve problems involving bandwidth and Q-factor
1.13 DERIVATIONS OF Q-FACTOR, DYNAMIC IMPEDENCE AND
BANDWIDTH AT RESONANCE FREQUENCY
1.13.1 Q-Factor of a Series Resonance

Q-factor = Potential drop across the inductance at resonance

Potential drop across the resistance at resonance
= IXL =XL/R = 2πf0L (1.11)
IR R
Also, Q-factor = Potential drop across the capacitance at resonance
Potential drop across the resistance at resonance
=IXC = XC = 1
IR R 2πf0CR (1.12)

1.13.2 Q-factor of a Parallel Resonance

Q-factor = Circulating current = ILSinφ (see fig 1.15b)
Supply current I
= tanφL =XL = 2πf0L (1.13)
R R

1.13.3 Dynamic Impedance of a Series Resonance

At series resonance, XL = XC and the impedance in the circuit is
Z=VS =ZD
I where ZD is known as dynamic impedance
∴ZD=VS = VS = VS = VS √ R2 =R
2 2 2
I VS /√ [R + (XL –XC) ] VS /√ R VS
∴ZD = R (1.14)

1.13.4 Dynamic Impedance of a Parallel Resonance

Consider the phasor diagram of fig 1.15(b)
I = I1Cosφ1 , where I1 = VS and Cosφ1 = R
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 Z1 Z1
∴ I = V S . R = V SR (1.15)
Z1 Z1 Z12
Also, IC = I1 Sin φ1, where Sin φ1 = XL , and IC = VS
Z1 XC
∴ VS = VS . XL or Z1 = XLXC where XL = ωL, XC = 1/ωC
2

Xc Z1 Z1
∴ Z12 = L/C (1.16)
Putting eqtn (1.16) in (1.15) gives
I = VS RC ⇒ VS = Z = L = dynamic impedance
L I RC
∴Z = L/RC (1.17)

1.13.5 Bandwidth at Resonance Frequency

The quality factor Q0 (at resonance) can be expressed as the ratio of the resonant frequency to
bandwidth (BW). Hence,
Q0 = f0 ⇒ BW = f0 .
BW, Q0

1.14 SKETCH OF I AND Z AGAINST F FOR SERIES AND

PARALLEL CIRCUIT
1.14.1 Sketch of Current (I) and Impedance (Z) against frequency (F) for
Series Circuit
The sketch of I and Z against F for series circuit is shown in fig 1.16
I
I0=V/R
Z

Z=R

f
f0
Fig 1.16

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1.14.2 Sketch of current (I) and impedance (Z) against frequency (F) for
parallel circuit
The sketch of I and Z against f for parallel circuit is shown in fig 1.17

I
f
f0
Fig 1.17:

1.15 CALCULATION OF Q-FACTOR FOR A COIL AND LOSS

FACTOR FOR A CAPACITOR
Example 1.11 Determine the Q-factor of a coil whose resistance and inductance are 10Ω and
20mH, respectively, if the coil is at resonance at 1.2KHz.
Solution
Qf = 2̟f0L = 2̟ x 1.2 103 x 20 x 10-3 = 15.1
R 10
Example 1.12 A capacitor has a capacitance of 10µF and an actual phase angle of 800. It is
connected across a 200V, 50Hz line; find the loss factor of the capacitor
Solution
The circuit and phasor diagrams are shown in fig 1.18
Rse 10µF
IRse
I
φ
α
IXc

220V Vs
Fig 1.18
(a) (b)

In practice, a capacitor has an equivalent resistance (Rse) either in series or in parallel with it
[fig 1.18(a)]
From the phasor diagram [fig 1.18(b)],
φ = actual angle
α = loss angle

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 and loss factor = tanα
∴φ + α = 900, ⇒ α = 900 - φ = 900 - 800 = 100
and tanα = tan100 = 0.1763
1.16 BANDWIDTH
When the current in a series RLC circuit is plotted as a function of ω (or f) we obtain the
curve as shown in fig 1.19. We notice that the points where the current is 0.707 of the
maximum (as indicated on the graph), the corresponding frequencies are ω1 and ω2.

Io

BW

ω0 ω2 ω
ω1 (f)
(f1) (f0) (f2)
Fig 1.19
The distance between these points ω1 and ω2 is known as bandwidth BW. We define
the bandwidth, BW, of the resonant circuit to be the difference between the frequencies at
which the circuit delivers half of the maximum power. The frequencies ω1 and ω2 are called
half power frequencies.

1.17 SOLVED PROBLEMS INVOLVING BANDWIDTH AND

CIRCUIT Q-FACTOR
Example 1.13
The bandwidth of a series resonance circuit is 130Hz and the resonance frequency is 1300Hz.
Find the Q-factor of the circuit

Solution
Qf = f0 = 1300 = 10
BW 130

Example 1.14 obtain the bandwidth in example 1.13 if the Q-factor is reduced by 50%
Solution

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BW = f0 , where Q.f = 50 x 10 = 5
Q.f 100
BW = 1300 = 260Hz
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Week 5

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Explain the following terms used in electric networks:

Ideal and practical independent current and voltage sources

Branch

Node

Loop

Network

2.1 TERMS USED IN ELECTRIC NETWORK

The following terms are used in electric network:
(a) Ideal and Practical independent current and voltage sources
(b) Branch
(c) Node
(d) Loop
(e) Network

2.1.1.1 Ideal independent current and voltage sources

Those current and voltage sources, which do not depend on other quantity in the
circuit, are called ideal independent current and voltage sources. An ideal independent
voltage source is shown in fig. 2.1(a) whereas an ideal independent current source is
shown in fig. 2.1(b).

A A
+
_
Is
Vs
B B
(a) (b)
Fig 2.1: Ideal independent sources

2.1.1.2 Practical independent current and voltage sources

A practical independent current source exhibits an internal resistance in parallel with

the ideal independent current source. A practical independent voltage source exhibits
an internal resistance in series with the ideal independent voltage source.
The schematic representation of a practical independent voltage and current
source is shown in fig. 2.2 (a and b) respectively.

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 R
A A

+
_ Is R
Vs

B B
(a) (b)
Fig 2.2: practical independent sources
2.1.2 Branch
A branch is part of a network which lies between two junctions. The circuit of fig. 2.3
has three branches.

2.1.3 Node
A node is a junction in a circuit where two or more circuit elements are connected
together. The circuit of fig. 2.3 has two nodes.

2.1.4 Loop
A loop is any closed path in a circuit. For example, the circuit of fig. 2.3 has three
loops: abefa, bedcb and acdfa
a b node 1 c

V R C
branch 3

e d
f branch 2
branch 1 node 2

Fig 2.3

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Week 6
At the end of this week, the student are expected to:
♦ Explain the basic principle of mesh circuit analysis
♦ Solve problems on mesh circuit analysis
2.1.5 Network
A combination of various electric elements, connected in any manner whatsoever, is
called a network. This is shown in fig. 2.3

2.2 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MESH CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Consider the network of fig. 2.4, which contains resistances and independent voltage
sources and has two meshes. Let the two mesh currents be designated as I1 and I2 and
all the two may be assumed to flow in the clockwise direction for obtaining symmetry
in mesh equations.

R1 R2

E1 I1 R3 I2 E2

Fig 2.4
Applying KVL to mesh (i), we have
E1= I1R1 + I1R3 - I2R3
Or
E1= (R1 + R3) I1 - R3 I2 (2.1)
Similarly, from mesh (ii), we have
E2= I2R2 + I2R3 – I1R3
Or
E2= - R3 I1 + (R2 + R3) I2 (2.2)
The matrix equivalent of the two equations is
(R1 + R3) -R3 I1 E1
-R3 (R2 + R3) I2 = E
2

It would be seen that the first item in the first two row i.e (R1 + R3) represents the
self resistance of mesh (i) which equals the sum of all resistance in mesh (i). Similarly, the

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second item in the first row represents the mutual resistance between meshes (i) and (ii) i.e
the sum of the resistances common to mesh (i) and (ii).
The sign of the e.m.f’s, while going along the current, if we pass from negative to the
positive terminal of a battery, then, its e.m.f is taken positive. If it is the other way around,
then battery e.m.f is taken negative.
In the end, it may be pointed out that the directions of mesh currents can be selected
arbitrarily.

2.3 SOLVED PROBLEMS ON MESH CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Example 2.1 Find V in figure 2.5 using mesh analysis
4Ω 32Ω

+
20V I1 9Ω I2 V 40Ω
_

Solution Fig 2.5

Using KVL for loops 1and 2, we get
20 = 4 I1 + 9(I1 – I2)
Or
20 = 13 I1 - 9I2 (2.3)
and 0 = 9(I2 – I1) + 32I2 +40I2
Or
0 = -9I1 +81I2 (2.4)
From equations (2.3) and (2.4), we get

13 -9
I1 20
-9 81 I2 E
0

∆0 = 13 -9= = 1053-81 = 972

-9 81

20 -9
∆ I1 = 0 81 = 1620A

∆ I2 = 13 20 = 18OA
-9 0
I1 = ∆I1/∆0 = 1620/972 = 1.67A, I2 = ∆I2/∆0 = 180/972 = 0.185A

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 V = 40I2 = 40 x 0.19 ≅ 7.4V
EXAMPLE 2.2 Determine the current in the 4Ω resistor in the circuit shown in figure
2.6 using mesh analysis

2Ω 2Ω

12V I2 10V
12Ω I3
(2)
1Ω 3Ω (3)

(1) I1
24V 4Ω

Fig 2.6
Solution
For mesh 1, we can write
24 = 1(I1 - I2) + 3(I1 - I3) + 4I1
Or 24 = 8I1 – I2 – 3I3 (2.5)
For mesh 2,
12 = 2I1 + 12(I2 - I3) + 1(I2 – I1)
Or -12 = I1 – 15I2 + 12I3 (2.6)
For mesh 3,
-10 = 12(I3 – I2) + 2I3 + 3(I3 – I1)
Or 10 = 3I1 + 12I2 – 17I3 (2.7)
From eqtn. (2.5),(2.6) and (2.7), we get

8 -1 -3 I1 24
1 -15 12 I2 = -12
3 12 -17 I3 10

∴∆0 = 8 -1 -3
1 -15 12 = 8 -15 12 - (-1) 1 12 -31 -15
3 12 -17 12 -17 3 -17 3 12
= 888 – 53 – 171 = 664

∴∆1 = 24 -1 -3

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 -12 -15 12 = 24 -15 12 - (-1) -12 12 -3 -12 -15
10 12 -17 12 -17 10 -17 10 12

= 2664 + 84 – 18 = 2730
I1 = ∆1/∆0 = 2730/664 = 4.111A
∴ I1 = 4.111A, is the current in the 4Ω resistor

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Week 7

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Explain the basic principle of nodal analysis
♦ Solve problems on nodal analysis
2.4 BASIC PRINCIPLE OF NODAL ANALYSIS
Consider the circuit of fig 2.7 which has three nodes. One of these i.e node 3 has been taken
in as the reference node. VA represents the potential of node 1 with reference to the reference
node (or zero potential node). Similarly, VB is the potential difference between node 2 and
node 3. Let the current directions which have been chosen arbitrary be as shown

Node Node
R1 1 R2 2 R3
I1 VA I2 VB I3

R4 R5
E1 I4 I5 E2

Node
3
Reference node
Fig 2.7
For node 1, the following current equation can be written with the help of KCL.
I1 = I4 + I2 (2.8)
Now E1 = I1R1 + VA ∴I1 = (E1 – VA)/R1
Obviously I4 = VA/R4, Also VA = I2R2 + VB
∴I2 = (VA – VB)/R2
Substituting these values in eqtn (2.8) above, we get,

E1 – VA = VA + VA - VB
R1 R4 R2
Simplifying the above, we have
VA 1 + 1 + 1 _ VB = E1 (2.9)
R1 R2 R3 R2 R1
The current equation for node 2 is I5 = I2 + I3 (2.10)
Or VB = VA – VB + E2 - VB
R5 R2 R3

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Or -VA + VB 1 + 1 + 1 = E2 (2.11)
R2 R2 R3 R5 R3
The node voltages in equation (2.9) and (2.11) are the unknowns and when determined by a
suitable method, result in the network solution. After finding different node voltages, various
current can be calculated by using ohm’s law.
2.5 SOLVED PROBLEMS ON NODAL ANALYSIS
Example 2.3 obtain the node voltage and the branch current in the circuit shown in fig 2.8

5Ω V1 2Ω
I3 I2
I1
10Ω
20V 8V

Solution Vref
Fig 2.8
For node 1, applying KCL gives
I3=I1+I2
Or V1= 20 - V1 + 8 - V1
10 5 2
⇒ V1 + V1 + V1 = 20 + 8 = 8
10 2 5 5 2
Or V1 + 5V1 + 2V1 = 8 x 10 = 80
8V1 = 80
∴V1 = 80/8 =10V
I1 = 20 – 10 = 2A, I2 = 8 – 10 = -1A
5 2
I3 = 10/10 = 1A
Example 2.4 Determine the voltages at nodes b and c in the network shown in figure
2.9 using nodal analysis
0.2Ω b 0.3Ω c 0.1Ω

30A 20A

120V 116V

Solution: Fig 2.9

Let the voltages at nodes b and c be Vb and Vc respectively.
Using nodal analysis for node b, we get
Vb – 120 + Vb – Vc + 30 =0 or 5Vb – 2Vc = 342 (2.12)
0.2 0.3
Using nodal analysis for node c, we get
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 Vc – Vb + Vc – 116 + 20 or –Vb + 4Vc = 342 (2.13)
0.3 0.1
From equation (2.13), Vb = 4VC – 342 (2.14)
From equation. (2.12) and (2.14), we get
5(4Vc – 342) – 2Vc = 342 or Vc = 114V
∴Vb = 4Vc – 342 = 4 x 114 – 342 = 114V

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Week 8

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Reduce a complex network to its equivalent
♦ Identify star and delta networks
3.1 REDUCTION OF A COMPLEX NETWORK TO ITS SERIES OR
PARALLEL EQUIVALENT
The network of fig. 3.1 (a) and (b) can be reduced to its equivalent as shown below.

R2
e
R4
R1 R2 R3
e R1 R3 q
q

(a) (b) in fig. 3.2

Consider fig. 3.1(a), the equivalent Fig. 3.1 of the network is shown
resistance
Req = R1+R4 + (R2// R3)

R1 Req
R2 R4
=
e q

Fi.g. 3.2
R3

The equivalent resistance of fig. 3.1(b), is shown in fig. 3.3

1/Req= 1/R1 + 1/R2 +1/R3
⇒ Req = R1R2R3 / (R1R2 + R1R3 + R2R3)

R1 R2 R3 Req q

Fig 3.3
Also the circuit of fig 3.1(c) can be reduced to its equivalent as under
R2

R1 R3 R6

R5 R4 R7

Fig 3.1(c)

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Rp1 = R2R3R4 / (R2R3 + R2R4 + R3R4)
The circuit is reduced to the one shown in fig 3.1(d)

R1 RP1 R6

R5 R7

Fig 3.1(d)
From fig 3.1(d),
RS1 = R1 + RP1 + R6
The circuit becomes as shown in fig 3.1(e)

Rs 1

R5 R7

Fig 3.1(e)
RS2 = R5 + R7
The circuit becomes as shown in fig 3.1(f)
Rs 1

RS2

Fig 3.1(f)

Req = RS2 + RS1

The circuit is finally reduced as shown in fig 3.1(g)

Req

Fig 3.1(g)

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3.2 IDENTIFICTION OF STAR AND DELTA NETWORKS
Delta ( ) and Star (Y) networks are identified for being having three terminals. Thus, they
are called three-terminal equivalent networks. Figure 3.4 shows a delta-network whereas a
star-network is depicted in figure 3.5

1
1 R1

R31 R12
R3
R2
3 R23 2
3
2

Fig. 3.4 Delta-network Fig. 3.5 Star-network

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Week 9

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Derive the formula for the transformation of a delta to a star network and vice versa
♦ Solve problems on Delta to star transformation
3.3 DERIVATION OF FORMULAE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION
OF A DELTA TO A STAR NETWORK AND VICE VERSA
3.3.1 Derivation of formulae for the transformation of a delta to a star
network.
The circuit of fig. 3.4 and 3.5 can be redrawn as shown in figure 3.6 and 3.7
respectively. 1
3
RC
1 3
R1
Rb R2
Ra
a
R3
2 4
Fig 3.6
4
2

Fig 3.7

Consider figure 3.6 and 3.7, the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 is
R12 (Y) = R1 + R3 (3.1)
R12( ) = Rb // (Ra+Rc) (3.2)

Setting R12(Y) = R12( ) gives

R12 = R1 + R3 = Rb(Ra+Rc) (3.3)
Ra + Rb +Rc

Similarly, R13 = R1 + R2 = Rc(Ra+Rb) (3.4)

Ra + Rb +Rc
and R34 = R2 + R3 = Ra(Rb+Rc) (3.5)
Ra + Rb +Rc

Subtracting eqtn. (3.5) from (3.3), we get

R1 – R2 = RC(Rb – Ra) (3.6)
Ra + Rb + Rc

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 Adding eqtn. (3.4) and (3.6) gives

R1 = RbRc (3.7)
Ra + Rb + Rc
Subtracting eqtn. (3.6) from (3.4) gives
R2 = RcRa (3.8)
Ra+Rb+Rc

Subtracting eqtn. (3.7) from eqtn. (3.3) gives

R3 = RaRb (3.9)
Ra+Rb+Rc

∴ Eqtn. (3.7) to (3.9) is the required conversion formulae

3.3.2 Derivation of formulae for the transformation of a star to a delta

network
Multiplying equation (3.7) and (3.8), (3.8) and (3.9), (3.7) and (3.9) and adding them
together gives,
R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3 = RaRbRc (RaRbRc)
(Ra+Rb+Rc)2
= RaRbRc (3.10)
Ra+Rb+Rc
Dividing eqtn. (3.10) by each of eqtn. (3.7) to (3.9) gives
Ra = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3 (3.11)
R1
Rb = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3 (3.12)
R2
Rc = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3 (3.13)
R3
Equation (3.11) to (3.13) is the required conversion formulae
3.4 SOLVED PROBLEMS ON DELTA AND STAR
TRANSFORMATION
Example 3.1: Transform the network of fig. 3.8 to an equivalent star network.
1Ω
Rc
Ra
Rb
9Ω a 2Ω

Solution

Fig 3.8
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R1 = RaRb = 1 X 9 = 0.75Ω
Ra + Rb + Rc 2+9+1

R2 = RaRc = 2X1 = 2 = 1/6Ω

Ra + Rb + Rc 2+9+1 12

R3 = RbRc = 9X2 = 1.5Ω

Ra + Rb + Rc 9+2+1
The equivalent star network is shown in fig 3.9

R1 R2
0.75Ω 1/6Ω

R3 1.5Ω

Fig. 3.9
Example 3.2 Transform the network of fig 3.9 to an equivalent delta network
Solution
Ra = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3
R1
0.75 x 1/6 + 1/6 x 1.5 + 1.5 x 0.75 = 2Ω
0.75

Rb = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3

R2
0.75 x 1/6 + 1/6 x 1.5 + 1.5 x 0.75 = 9Ω
1
/6
Rc = R1R2+ R2R3+ R1R3
R3
0.75 x 1/6 + 1/6 x 1.5 + 1.5 x 0.75 = 1Ω
1.5

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Week 10
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:
♦ Explain the meaning of duality principle
Establish duality between resistance, conductance, inductance, capacitance, voltage and
current.
3.5 DUALITY PRINCIPLE
Consider for example, the relationship between series and parallel circuits. In a series
circuit, individual voltages are added and in a parallel circuit, individual currents are
added. It is seen that while comparing series and parallel circuits,voltage takes the
place of current and current takes the place of voltage. Such a pattern is known as
duality principle.

3.6 DUALITY BETWEEN RESISTANCE, CONDUCTANCE,

INDUCTANCE, CAPACITANCE, VOLTAGE AND CURRENT.
The duality between resistance, conductance, inductance, capacitance, voltage and
current is tabulated as shown in table 3.1
Table 3.1
Series Circuits Parallel circuits

(a) I1 = I2 = I3 ------------In V1 = V2 = V3 ---------Vn

(b) VT = V1 + V2 + V3 + ---+Vn IT = I1 + I2 + I3 + ---- + In
(c) RT = R1 + R2 + R3 + ---+ Rn GT=G1+G2+ G3 + ---+ Gn
1
(d) /GT=1/G1+1/G2+1/G3+--+1/Gn 1
/RT=1/R1+1/R2+1/R3+-+ 1/Rn
(e) LT = L1 + L2 + L3 + ---+ Ln CT=C1+C2+C3+------+ Cn
1
(f) /CT=1/C1+1/C2+1/C3+---+1/Cn 1
/LT=1/L1+1/L2+1/L3+----+1/Ln

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Week 11
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ Find the duality of a network

♦ Solve network problems using duality principle

3.7 DUALITY OF A NETWORK

If two electric networks are governed by the same type of equations, these two
networks are known as dual networks.

Consider the circuit shown in fig. 3.12. The voltage across the two resistors is given
by

V=I(R1+R2 ) (3.14)

R1 R2

Fig 3.12
V
The dual of the circuit elements in eqtn. (3.14) are as follows

V=I

I=V

R1 + R2 = G1 + G2

Therefore the dual of equation (3.14) is

I = V(G1 + G2) (3.15)

Also, the dual of series circuit is parallel. Hence, the dual circuit of fig. 3.12 is
redrawn as shown in fig. 3.13

V G1 G2

Fig. 3.13
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3.8 SOLVED NETWORK PROBLEMS USING DUALITY PRINCIPLE
Example 3.3 Draw the dual network of the one shown in fig. 3.14
5Ω

20V +
_

Solution

Step 1: The dual of 20V voltage source is 20A current source, as shown in fig. 3.15(a)

20A

Fig. 3.15(a)

Step 2: The dual of 5Ω resistor is 1/5 series = 1/5Ω resistor in parallel

Step 3: Since the 20V voltage source is in series with 5Ω resistor, it dual counterpart is 20A
current source in parallel with 1/5Ω. This is shown in fig. 3.15(b)

20A
1/5Ω

Fig. 3.15(b):- dual network of fig. 3.14

Example 3.4 Draw the dual network of fig 3.16

30A
2F 3H

Solution
Fig. 3.16
Since the current source, capacitor and inductor are all connected in parallel, their dual
counterparts will be connected in series.

 The dual of 30A current source is 30V voltage source

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 The dual of 2F capacitor is 2H inductor

 The dual of 3H inductor is 3F capacitor

The dual network of Fig. 3.16 is shown in Fig. 3.17

2H

+_
30mV 3F

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Week 12

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ State Thevenin’s theorem
♦ Explain the basic principle of Thevenin’s theorem
♦ Solve problems on simple network using Thevenin’s theorem
4.1 THEVENIN’S THEOREM
Thevenin’s theorems state that a linear two terminal network may be reduced to an equivalent
circuit consisting of a single voltage source in series with a single resistor as shown in figure
4.1

Rth
a

Eth

b
Fig 4.1: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit

4.2 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THEVENIN’S THEOREM

The following principles provide a technique that converts any circuit into its Thevenin’s
equivalent:
1. Remove the load from the circuit
2. Label the resulting two terminals. We will label them as a and b, although any
notation may be used
3. Set all sources in the circuit to zero
Voltage source are set to zero by replacing them with short circuits.
Current sources are set to zero by replacing them with open circuits.
4. Determine the Thevenin’s equivalent resistance, Rth, by calculating the resistance
“seen” between terminals a and b. It may be necessary to redraw the circuit to
simplify this step.
5. Replace the sources removed in (3), and determine the open circuit voltage between
the terminals. The resulting open circuit voltage will be the value of the Thevenin’s
voltage, Eth.
6. Draw the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit using the resistance determined in (4) and the
voltage calculated in (5). As part of the resulting circuit, include that portion of the
network removed in (1)

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4.3 SOLVED PROBLEMS ON SIMPLE NETWORK USING
THEVENIN’S THEOREM
Example 4.1 Obtain the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit for the active network in fig 4.2(a).

a a
3Ω 3Ω
3Ω 6Ω
3Ω I
6Ω
18V b
(b)
b
(a)
Fig 4.2

Solution
With terminals ab open, the current through the 3Ω and 6Ω resistor is
I = 18 = 2A
3+6
The Thevenin’s voltage VTh, is the voltage across terminal a-b.
Hence, Vab = Vth = I X 6Ω = 2 X 6 = 12V
The Thevenin’s resistance can be obtained by shorting out the 18V sources [fig 4.2(b)] and
finding the equivalent resistance of this network at terminals ab:
RTh = 3 + 3 x 6 = 5Ω
3+6
The Thevenin’s equivalent circuit is shown in fig 4.3

Rth
a

Eth

b
Fig 4.3: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit

Example 4.2 Applying Thevenin’s theorem to find the current through the resistance R as
shown in figure 4.4(a)

5Ω 3Ω 5Ω 3Ω

30V 10Ω R=10Ω I 10Ω VTh

30V

Fig 4.4(a) Fig 4.4(b)

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Solution
With R disconnected [fig 4.4(b)], the current in the loop is
I = 30 = 2A
5 + 10
VTh = Vab = 10 x I = 10 x 2 =20V
To find RTh we short circuit the source as shown in fig 4.4(c)
Rth = 3 + 5 x 10 = 19/3Ω 5Ω 3Ω
5 + 10 a

10Ω

b
Fig 4.4(c)

To find the current through R, we replace the left side of ab by its Thevenin’s equivalent and
connect the load resistance as shown in fig 4.4(d)
RTh

VTh R=10Ω

Fig 4.4(d)

I= VTh = 20 = 1.224A
RTh + R 19/3 + 10

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Week 13
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:
♦ State Norton’s theorem
♦ Explain the basic principle of Norton’s theorem
♦ Compare Norton’s theorem with Thevenin’s theorem
♦ Solve simple problems on Norton’s theorem
4.5 NORTON’S THEOREM
Norton’s theorem state that a linear two terminal network may be reduced to an equivalent
circuit consisting of a single current source and a single shunt resistor as shown in fig 4.8

a
a
Isc
IN RN IN RN

b
Fig 4.8: Norton’s equivalent circuit Fig 4.8: (a) b

4.6 BASIC PRINCIPLE OF NORTON’S THEOREM

As seen from fig 4.8(a), to find the Norton’s current IN, we determine the short circuit current
flowing from terminal a and b. It is evident that the short circuit current isc in fig 4.8(a) is IN
(Norton’s current).

Thus IN = isc (4.1)

We find Norton’s resistance (RN) in the sane way we find Thevenin’s resistance (RTh). Thus

RN = RTh (4.2)

Finally, after obtaining IN and RN we draw the Norton’s equivalent circuit as shown in fig 4.8

4.7 COMPARISM OF NORTON’S THEOREM WITH THEVENIN’S

THEOREM

Norton’s theorem is related to Thevenin’s theorem as follows:

RN = RTh as in eqtn. (4.2)

∴IN = VTh/RTh (4.3)

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 Also, IN = VTh/RN (4.4)

4.8 SOLVED PROBLEMS USING NORTON’S THEOREM

Example 4.5 Determine the Norton’s equivalent circuit of fig 4.9

2Ω a 2Ω a

10A 8Ω 5Ω 8Ω 5Ω

Fig 4.9 b
b

Solution
To find RN, we open circuit the 10A current source as shown in fig 4.10(a)
∴RN = (8 + 2) x 5 = 50 = 10/3Ω
8 + 2 + 5 15
To find IN, we short circuit terminal ab as shown in fig 4.10(b).
2Ω a

Isc=IN
10A 8Ω
8A 10
/ 3Ω

IN = 10 x 8 = 8A Fig 4.10(b) b Fig 4.10(c)

8+2

The Norton’s equivalent circuit is shown in fig 4.10(c)

Example 4.6 Determine the current IL in the circuit shown in figure 4.11(a) by using the
Norton’s theorem

5Ω 2Ω a I1 5Ω 2Ω a

RL isc
12V 2Ω 5Ω 12V 2Ω isc RN 5Ω

Fig 4.11(a) b Fig 4.11(b) Fig 4.11(c)

Solution
With RL disconnected and replaced by short circuit [fig 4.11(b)],
I1 = 12 .
5 + 2 x 2 = 2A
2+2

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 ∴ isc = 2 x 2 = 1A = IN
2+2
To find RN, the voltage is replaced by a short circuit,
∴RN = 2 + 5 x 2 = 24Ω
5+2 7
The Norton’s equivalent circuit with RL connected across terminal ab is shown in fig 4.11(c).
∴IL = isc RN = 1 x 24/7 = 0.407A
24
RN + 5 /7 + 5

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Week 14

At the end of this week, the students are expected to:

♦ State Millman’s theorem
♦ Explain the basic principle of Millman’s theorem
♦ Solve network problems using Millman’s theorem
4.9 MILLIMAN’S THEOREM
This states that any number of parallel voltage sources E1, E2,……,En having internal
resistance R1, R2,…….,Rn respectively can be replaced by a single equivalent source E in
series with an equivalent series resistance R.
4.10 BASIC PRINCIPLE OF MILLIMAN’S THEOREM
In circuits of the type shown in figure 4.12, the voltage sources may be replaced with a single
equivalent source as shown in figure 4.13
a
a

R1 R2 Rn Req
RL
I1 I2 In RL
Eeq
E1 E2 En b
b
Fig 4.13
Fig 4.12
The values of I1, I2 ……In would be determined using ohm’s law:
I1 = E1/R1, I2 = E2/R2, …… In = En/Rn
Hence the equivalent current in the circuit is given by
Ieq = I1 + I2 + ….. + In (4.5)
The equivalent resistance Req is obtain by short circuiting the voltage sources. The resistance
seen via terminal ab when RL is removed is given by
Req = R1//R2 // ….//Rn (4.6)
Which may be determined as
Req = 1 (4.7)
1
/R1 + 1/R2 + …. + 1/Rn
The general expression for the equivalent voltage is
Eeq = IeqReq = E1 + E2 + E3 + ….. + En
R1 R2 R3 Rn . (4.8)
1
/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + …..+ 1/Rn

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4.11 SOLVED NETWORK PROBLEMS USING MILLIMAN’S
THEOREM
Example 4.7 Using Milliman’s theorem to find the common voltage across terminals a and
b in the circuit of fig 4.14

4Ω 3Ω 4Ω

12V 6V 4V

b
Fig 4.14

Solution
Vab = Veq = 12 + 6 + 4
4 3 4 = 3.79v
¼ + 1/3 + 1/1

Example 4.8 Using the Milliman’s theorem, determine the current through RL in the
circuit shown in fig 4.15(a)

2Ω 3Ω 4Ω
Req 0.923Ω
RL= 5Ω RL5Ω
8V 7V Veq 2.23V
3V

Fig 4.15(a) Fig 4.15(b)

Solution
Veq = 3/2 + 8/3 – 7/4 = 2.23V
½ + 1/3 + ¼
Req = 1 = 0.923Ω
½ + 1/3 + ¼
The equivalent circuit is shown in fig 4.15(b)
∴I = Veq = 2.23 = 0.3765A
Req + RL 0.923 + 5

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Week 15
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:
♦ State Reciprocity theorem
♦ Explain the basic principle of Reciprocity theorem
♦ Solve network problems using Reciprocity theorem
4.12 RECIPROCITY THEOREM
This state that in any linear bilateral network , if a source of e.m.f E in any branch produces a
current I in any other branch, then the same e.m.f E acting in the second branch would be the
same current I in the first branch.
4.13 BASIC PRINCIPLE OF RECIPROCITY THEOREM
When applying the reciprocity theorem, the following principle must be followed:
1. The voltage sources is replaced by a short circuit in the original location
2. The polarity of the source in the new location is such that the current direction in that
branch remains unchanged.

4.14 SOLVED NETWORK PROBLEMS USING RECIPROCIUTY

THEOREM
Example 4.9: Consider the circuit of figure 4.16:

(a) Calculate the current I

(b) Remove voltage source E and place it into the branch with R3. Show that the
current through the branch which formerly had E is now the same as the
current I

R1

E 22V R2 8Ω R3 12Ω

Fig 4.16

Solution
(22)
(a) V(12Ω) = 8Ω//12Ω = 4.8 x 12 = 12V

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 4Ω + (8Ω//12Ω) 8.8

I = V(12Ω) = 12 = 1A
12Ω 12

(b) Removing the voltage sources E and placing it into the branch with R3 gives
the circuit shown in figure 4.17
R1 I
4Ω
E 22V
R2 8Ω
12Ω

Fig 4.17

(22)
V(4Ω) = 4Ω//8Ω = 2.6 x 22 =4V
12Ω + (4Ω//8Ω) 14.6

I = V(4Ω) = 4 = 1A
4Ω 4
Hence, current I is the same in both cases

Example 4.10 In the network of fig 4.18(a), find (i) ammeter current when battery is at A and
ammeter at B and (ii) when battery is at B and ammeter at point A

C
2Ω 3Ω 2Ω 3Ω

A 1Ω
36V
1Ω
E=36V
A 12Ω 12Ω

4Ω 4Ω
B D B

Fig 4.18(b)
Fig 4.18(a)

Solution
(i) Effective resistance between points C and B [fig4.18 (a)] is
RCB = 12 x 4/16 = 4Ω

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 Total circuit resistance = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9Ω
Battery current = 36 /9 = 4A
Ammeter current = 4 x 12/16 = 3A
(ii) Effective resistance between points C and D [fig 4.18(b)] is
RCD = 12 x 6/18 = 4Ω
Total circuit resistance = 4 + 3 + 1 = 8Ω
Battery current = 36/8 = 4.5A
Ammeter current = 4.5 x 12/18 = 3A
Hence, ammeter current in both cases is the same.

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