Chapter 4 – Ohm’s Law, Power and Energy
Introductory Circuit Analysis
Robert L. Boylestad
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Opposition
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Where: I = current (amperes, A)
E = voltage (volts, V)
R = resistance (ohms, ?)
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Power is an indication of how much work (the conversion of energy from one form to another) can be done in a specific amount of time; that is, a rate of doing work.
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1 Watt (W) = 1 joule / second
Power can be delivered or absorbed as defined by the polarity of the voltage and the direction of the current.
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Energy (W) lost or gained by any system is determined by:
Since power is measured in watts (or joules per second) and time in seconds, the unit of energy is the wattsecond (Ws) or joule (J)
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Efficiency (η) of a system is determined by the following equation:
η= Po / Pi
Where: η= efficiency (decimal number)
Po = power output
Pi = power input
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The basic components of a generating (voltage) system are depicted below, each component has an associated efficiency, resulting in a loss of power through each stage.
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Microwave ovens
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Household wiring
Maximum load on each breaker should not exceed 80% of its rating (12 A of a 15 A circuit breaker).
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The National Electric Code requires that the neutral wire of a system be grounded to an earth-driven rod, a metallic water piping system of 10 ft or more, or a buried metal plate.
1. What is Ohm's law? | ![]() |
2. How can Ohm's law be applied to solve electrical circuits? | ![]() |
3. What are the units of measurement for current, voltage, and resistance? | ![]() |
4. How does Ohm's law relate to power in a circuit? | ![]() |
5. Can Ohm's law be applied to both DC (direct current) and AC (alternating current) circuits? | ![]() |