Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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[画像:### Understanding Resistor Values in Parallel Circuits **Question:** Consider a circuit with a pull-down resistor in parallel to a component. Compare a resistor with higher resistance value to a resistor with lower resistance value in the parallel path. Which resistor value will pull down the potential more, relative to ground, at the high side of the component? **Answer Options:** 1. They will pull the potential down equally, because resistors in series have equal voltage across them, regardless of resistance value. 2. The lower-value resistor. 3. There is not enough information to correctly answer this question. 4. The higher-value resistor. **Detailed Explanation:** In a parallel circuit, the effect of a resistor on the potential or voltage depends on its resistance value. Lower resistance allows more current to flow through the resistor, which in turn results in a greater voltage drop across the component in parallel. **Correct Answer:** - **The lower-value resistor.** A lower resistance value in the parallel path will pull down the potential more because it allows more current to flow through it, reducing the voltage at the high side of the component relative to ground. Higher resistance, conversely, would allow less current to flow and hence have a smaller effect on the potential. **Visual Aid:** Please refer to the drop-down menu illustration provided to understand the possible answer choices clearly shown in the selection box, reinforcing the concept of selecting the appropriate answer based on the analysis of resistor values and their effects in parallel circuits. This understanding is crucial in designing circuits and ensuring the desired behavior is achieved through proper component selection.]
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Resistor Values in Parallel Circuits **Question:** Consider a circuit with a pull-down resistor in parallel to a component. Compare a resistor with higher resistance value to a resistor with lower resistance value in the parallel path. Which resistor value will pull down the potential more, relative to ground, at the high side of the component? **Answer Options:** 1. They will pull the potential down equally, because resistors in series have equal voltage across them, regardless of resistance value. 2. The lower-value resistor. 3. There is not enough information to correctly answer this question. 4. The higher-value resistor. **Detailed Explanation:** In a parallel circuit, the effect of a resistor on the potential or voltage depends on its resistance value. Lower resistance allows more current to flow through the resistor, which in turn results in a greater voltage drop across the component in parallel. **Correct Answer:** - **The lower-value resistor.** A lower resistance value in the parallel path will pull down the potential more because it allows more current to flow through it, reducing the voltage at the high side of the component relative to ground. Higher resistance, conversely, would allow less current to flow and hence have a smaller effect on the potential. **Visual Aid:** Please refer to the drop-down menu illustration provided to understand the possible answer choices clearly shown in the selection box, reinforcing the concept of selecting the appropriate answer based on the analysis of resistor values and their effects in parallel circuits. This understanding is crucial in designing circuits and ensuring the desired behavior is achieved through proper component selection.
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