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| - | ===== Project: | + | ===== Project: |
| + | ==== Kick Off Questions ==== | ||
| + | - What is the equation for combining capacitors in series? What about in parallel? How is this similar/ | ||
| + | - The equation for energy can be written in 3 different ways - what are the 3 ways & how do you get them? | ||
| + | - What are the loop and node rule? How do they apply for capacitors? | ||
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| + | ==== Main Problem | ||
| - | Your makeshift defibrillator was successful and I.A.N. powered back up. But before you send him into the accelerator hall to place the radiation shielding, Director Lewis wants to make sure his programming is still working properly – a malfunctioning robot in the accelerator hall could lead to disaster. | + | Your makeshift defibrillator was successful and I.A.N. powered back up. But before you send him into the accelerator hall to place the radiation shielding, Director Lewis wants to make sure his programming is still working properly – a malfunctioning robot in the accelerator hall could lead to disaster. |
| === Level 1: Basic Combos === | === Level 1: Basic Combos === | ||
| - | For the circuits below, say that $V_{bat} = 5 V$, $C_1 = 6 \mu F$, $C_2 = 7 \mu F$, and $C_3 = 8 \mu F$. For each circuit below, | + | For the circuits below, say that $V_{bat} = 5 \; |
| a) What is the equivalent capacitance of the circuit? | a) What is the equivalent capacitance of the circuit? | ||
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| === Level 2: Equal circuit elements === | === Level 2: Equal circuit elements === | ||
| - | For the circuits below, say that $V_{bat} = 16 V$ and each capacitor is $C = 470 \mu F$. For each circuit, | + | For the circuits below, say that $V_{bat} = 16 \; {\rm V}$ and each capacitor is $C = 470 \; \mu{\rm F}$. For each circuit, |
| a) Which capacitors are in series? Which capacitors are in parallel? How do you know? | a) Which capacitors are in series? Which capacitors are in parallel? How do you know? | ||
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| - | Conceptual | + | ==== Wrap Up Questions |
| - What are the circuit rules that you used to solve these circuits? When did you use each of them? | - What are the circuit rules that you used to solve these circuits? When did you use each of them? | ||
| + | - How do the circuit rules for capacitors compare to circuit rules for resistors? Divide a whiteboard in 2 and write them out! | ||
| - How do you know if capacitors are in series or parallel (or neither)? What happens to current & voltage in each of those cases? | - How do you know if capacitors are in series or parallel (or neither)? What happens to current & voltage in each of those cases? | ||
| - | - What are the loop & node rules? What physical principles do they relate to? | ||
| - | - The equation for energy can be written in 3 different ways - what are the 3 ways & how do you get them? | ||
| - What assumptions did you make when solving these circuits? (Hint: there are at least 3 big ones.) | - What assumptions did you make when solving these circuits? (Hint: there are at least 3 big ones.) | ||
| + | - Why do we use energy when talking about capacitors? Why do we use power when talking about resistors? | ||