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Ch 28: Fundamentals of Circuits
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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Capitolo 28, Problema 30

In FIGURE EX28.30, what is the value of the potential at points 1 and 2?
Circuit diagram showing resistors and voltage sources, with points labeled 1 and 2 for potential measurement.

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Step 1: Analyze the circuit diagram. The circuit consists of two batteries (15 V and 5 V), two resistors (4 Ω and 1 Ω), and two points (1 and 2) where the potential needs to be calculated. The circuit is a closed loop, and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) will be applied.
Step 2: Apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to the loop. KVL states that the sum of the potential differences (voltage drops and rises) around any closed loop is zero. Write the equation for the loop considering the direction of current flow and the polarity of the batteries.
Step 3: Calculate the current in the circuit. Use Ohm's Law, \( V = IR \), to find the current. The total resistance in the circuit is the sum of the resistances (4 Ω + 1 Ω = 5 Ω). The net voltage driving the current is the difference between the two batteries (15 V - 5 V = 10 V). Solve for current using \( I = \frac{V}{R} \).
Step 4: Determine the potential at point 1. Start from the 15 V battery and move through the circuit to point 1. Account for the voltage drop across the 4 Ω resistor using \( V_{drop} = IR \). Subtract this drop from the battery voltage to find the potential at point 1.
Step 5: Determine the potential at point 2. Start from the 15 V battery and move through the circuit to point 2. Account for the voltage drop across both resistors (4 Ω and 1 Ω) using \( V_{drop} = IR \). Subtract these drops from the battery voltage to find the potential at point 2.

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