Curvuits Section 3

Question 1

Current sources

Answer 1

Electrical component that provides a constant current output, regardless of the voltage across it. Sets the current in circuit, allowing voltage to adjust according to load. Represented by a circle with an arrow indicating the direction of flow.

Question 2

Converting voltage to current source

Answer 2

Simplify analysis, improve circuit performance, use a circuit in different configuration.

Question 3

What is a load current

Answer 3

Amount of electrical current that is passed from a power supply to the device/ component receiving power. Calculating it, I= V/ R. The term ‘load’ refers to the device or system that is using the power (motor, light bulb, heater). Current: flow of electric charge.

Question 4

What is a linear network

Answer 4

Circuit/ system where the parameters obey the principles of proportionality; superposition and homogeneity. Relationship between input and output is linear,