Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Parallel in a Series Circuit

Determine the total energy stored on a group of capacitors in a combination circuit.

Determine the rms current in an LC circuit powered by an AC power supply. Then find the frequency that will cause a spike in current in the circuit.

Determine the rms current and voltage in an RC circuit powered by an AC power supply.

Determine the rms current and voltage in an RL circuit powered by an AC power supply.

Determine the rms current and voltage in an RLC circuit powered by an AC power supply.

Determine the amount of energy stored on a capacitor in a series circuit.

Find the terminal voltage of a battery with significant internal resistance. Determine the power of one of the external components for the circuit.

Determine the total energy stored on a group of capacitors in a parallel circuit.

Determine the resistance of a wire based on its composition and its physical dimensions. Find the current that would flow through the wire when the wire is connected to a certain voltage.

Determine the initial current and the final energy stored in a capacitor when powered with DC.