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Electric Circuits

November 2013

DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-23026-4_24

In book: Principles of Physics (pp.809-855)

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In this chapter we analyze simple electric circuits that contain devices such as batteries, resistors, and capacitors in various combinations. We begin by introducing steady-state electric circuits and the concept of a constant rate of flow of electric charges, known as direct current (dc) . We also introduce Kirchhoff’s two rules , which are used to simplify and analyze more complicated circuits. Finally, we consider circuits containing resistors and capacitors, in which currents can vary with time.

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