Assignment #
01
By
Muhammad Muneeb Iftikhar (BC230400129)
Submitted to: Dr. Kahlil Ahmad
Subject: Circuit Theory (MTH-301)
Date: November 13, 2023
Department of Computer Science
Virtual University of Pakistan
Assignment # 01 Solution
Q1. For the circuit network given below, the power
absorbed by the 7Ω resistance is 252 Watts. Find out
the value of source voltage VS and value of current IS, IB
and IA.
Start with naming the resistors:
R1=5 Ω
R2=7 Ω
R3=12 Ω
R4 =30 Ω
As given, the power absorbed by the R2 is 252 Watts. By using this,
P=VI
V As, V =IR
P=V ( )
R
2
V
P=
R
2
PR=V
V = √ PR
Here V is Vx, P is the power absorbed by R2 and R is R2.
V x = √ P R2
V x =√ 252× 7
V x =√ 1764
V x =42 Volts
As IB pass through the Resistor R2. So, by using Ohm’s Law:
V x =I B R 2
Vx
I B=
R2
42
I B=
7
I B=6 A
From the circuit diagram, R3 and R4 are in series connection. So, the
current IA passing through them is same. And, their equivalent resistance
R5 is:
R R + R =R5=R3 + R 4
3 4
R5=42 Ω
Now, circuit looks like this:
From the circuit diagram, R2 and R5 are parallel to each other. So, the
voltage across R5 is same as R2. So, by Ohm’s Law,
V x =I A R 5
Vx
I A=
R5
42
I A=
42
I A=1 A
From the circuit diagram, IS is the sum of IA and IB. So,
I S=I A + I B
I S=1+ 6
I S=7 A
To calculate the VS, we need to find voltage across the R1. By using Ohm’s
Law,
V 1=I S R1
V 1=7 × 5
V 1=35 Volts
So, Vs is the sum of V1 and Vx.
V s =V 1+ V X
V s =35+42
V s =77 Volts
Q2. Identify and label each node and using the Nodal
analysis, find out Voltage value at each node and
Current I0 for 6KΩ in circuit given below.
Let’s start with labeling the circuit:
I take V3 as the reference node while V1 and V2 as non-reference nodes.
Node 1:
By using KCL,
−I 1+ I 0 + I 2=0
I 0+ I 2=I 1
By using Ohm’s Law,
(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2) V 1 (10−V ¿¿ 1)
+ = ¿¿
R2 R3 R1
(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2)R 3 R 1+V 1 R2 R 1=(10−V ¿¿ 1)R2 R3 ¿ ¿
(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2)(4000)(12000)+V 1 (6000)(12000)=(10−V ¿¿ 1)(6000)(4000)¿ ¿
Divide b/s with (1000 X 1000 X 12)
(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2)(4)(1)+V 1(6)(1)=(10−V ¿¿ 1)(2)(1)¿¿
4 V 1−4 V 2+ 6 V 1=2 0−2 V 1
10 V 1−4 V 2+ 2V 1 =20
12 V 1−4 V 2=2 0
6 V 1−2 V 2=10
Node 2:
By using KCL,
−I 0 + I 3 + I 4 =0
I 3+ I 4 =I 0
By using Ohm’s Law,
(V ¿ ¿ 2−V 3) 2 (V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2 )
+ 3= ¿¿
R4 10 R2
(V ¿¿ 2−0) 2 (V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2)
+ = ¿¿
12000 1000 6000
Multiply b/s with 12000,
(V ¿¿ 2) 2 ×12 2(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2 )
+ = ¿¿
1 1 1
V 2 +24=2(V ¿ ¿ 1−V 2)¿
V 2 +24=2 V 1−2 V 2
2 V 1−2 V 2−V 2=24
2 V 1−3 V 2=24
Multiply 3 with eq 2 and then we get,
6 V 1−9V 2=72
Now, subtract eq 1 to this eq.
6 V 1−6 V 1−9 V 2+ 2V 2 =72−10
−7 V 2=62
−62
V 2= =−8.857 Volts
7
Putting V2 in eq 1,
6 V 1 +2 ( 627 )=10
42 V 1 +124=7 0
42 V 1=70−1 24
42 V 1=−54
−54
V 1= =−1.286 Volts
42
Using Ohm’s Law,
V 1−V 2 =I 0 R5
−1. 286+8.857=I 0 6000
7.571
=I 0
6000
I 0=1. 262 mA
Q3(a). Two resistances of value 4Ω and 6Ω are
connected in series of 10V battery source. Draw its
circuit diagram and find Power dissipated across 6Ω.
As Both resistors are connected in series. So, their equivalent resistance is
the sum of both resistors’ resistance.
Re =4+6=10 Ω
As we know,
2
V
P=
R
2
10
P=
10
P=10 Watts
Q3(b). Is it possible that current does not flow through a
circuit even if circuit is closed?
In a closed circuit, current may not flow due to:
1. Open Circuit: A break or gap in the circuit interrupts the
continuous path for current.
2. Resistance: High resistance restricts current flow according to
Ohm's Law.
3. Voltage Issues: Inadequate voltage may not provide sufficient
"push" for current.
4. Switch Position: Even if physically closed, an "off" switch prevents
current flow.
