Review Questions for Exam III

Chapter 4 - AC Networks

Sections: 4.7 through 4.9
Equations: 4.23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35
Examples: 4.13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25
Problems: 4.16 through 33

Chapter 5 - Resonance

Sections: 5.11
Equations: 5.29
Examples: 5.11
Problems: 5.31, 32
  • What is the impedance of a resistor? Of a capacitor? Of an inductor?
  • What is the total impedance of an RLC series circuit? Draw the impedance diagram.
  • What are high-pass, low-pass and band-pass filters? Draw a circuit for each.

    Chapter 6 - Electromagnetism

    Sections: 6.2, 6.4
    Equations: 6.12, 13, 14
    Examples: 6.5
    Problems: 6.2, 16, 17
  • How do electromagnets differ from ordinary magnets?
  • What are the three main parts of a transformer?
  • For transformers, what do the following variables represent: a, Ep, Es, Np, Ns, Ip, and Is? How are these variable related to one another?
  • What determines whether a transformer is a step-up or step-down transformer?

    Chapter 8 - Diodes

    Sections: 8.2, 6, 7, 11
    Figures: 8.2, 3, 37, 39, 43, 47
    Examples: 8.8
    Problems: 8.1, 2, 12, 25, 28, 31, 39
    Concepts
  • Diodes and their I vs. V plots
  • n and p type materials, doped silicon
  • Half Wave, Full Wave and Bridge Rectifiers
  • Zener Diodes

    How to Study

    1. Note that the equations will be provided during the exam.
    2. Review the homework questions and class notes.
    3. Make sure that you have covered the sections in the chapters listed above.