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Module 3: Series and parallel AC circuits

Useful Equations

Series: $$ Z_T = Z_1 + Z_2 + ... + Z_N $$ $$ I = \frac{E}{Z_T} $$

Voltage divider rule: $$ V_x = \frac{Z_x}{Z_T}E $$

Parallel: $$ Y_T = Y_1 + Y_2 + ... + Y_N $$ $$ Z_T = \frac{Z_1Z_2}{Z_1+Z_2} $$

Current divider rule: $$ I_1 = \frac{Z_2}{Z_1+Z_2}I_T $$ $$ I_2 = \frac{Z_1}{Z_1+Z_2}I_T $$