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diagram_thumbnail Problem 1

Which devices are labeled according to the passive sign convention (PSC)?

DC Circuits > Circuit Variables > Passive Sign Convention
Keywords:
  • Independent Voltage Source,
  • Resistor,
  • Independent Current Source,
  • Battery
,
  • Passive Sign Convention Rules
Length: 1:40    Date Added: 2006-08-29 13:31:10    Filename: cktvars_psc_ex1    ID: 2
diagram_thumbnail Problem 2

For each device, state whether Passive Sign Convention (PSC) or Active Sign Convention (ASC) is used for the defined current and voltage. Then determine whether the device is absorbing or delivering power.

DC Circuits > Circuit Variables > Passive Sign Convention
Keywords:
  • Independent Voltage Source,
  • Resistor,
  • Independent Current Source,
  • Battery
,
  • Passive Sign Convention Rules
,
  • Algebra
Length: 3:45    Date Added: 2007-05-23 20:24:04    Filename: cktvars_psc_ex2    ID: 46
diagram_thumbnail Problem 3

For labeled currents, draw an arrow to show the direction of positive current. For labeled voltages, circle the node that is at the highest potential.

DC Circuits > Circuit Variables > Passive Sign Convention
Keywords:
  • Generic device,
  • Wire
,
  • Passive Sign Convention Rules
Length: 1:41    Date Added: 2007-05-23 20:24:04    Filename: cktvars_psc_ex3    ID: 47