Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 13: Electrical Instruments, RC Circuits

Objectives:
  • Calculate currents and voltages in circuits that contain "real" measuring instruments
  • Calculate currents and voltages in circuits containing both a resistor and a capacitor
  • Understand the time constant of an RC circuit, and use it in other calculations
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Ammeters Video Powerpoint
Voltmeters and Ohmmeters Video Powerpoint
RC Circuit Theory Video a, Video b Powerpoint
RC Circuit Example Video a, Demo Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.