One of the most challenging tasks for the undergraduate student is to solve circuits.It is easier to solve a problem following a plan.
Step 1: You should have confidence in your problem solving skills.
The most important task to solve the circuit problems is confidence.The formulas, information and ideas will come to your mind if you believe that you can solve the problems.
Step 2: Gain knowledge of mesh analysis and nodal analysis.
Step 3: Carefully look at the problem.
Look at the circuit and know what is going to happen.
Step 4: Think about the best way to attack the problem and write down all the givens.
Step 5: Put the possible solutions on paper.
There are many ways to solve a circuit, but only a few easy ways.
Step 6: Keep an overview of the problem.
Slowly review the solution process while you solve circuits.This will lead you to the next step.Part learned attack strategies and part insight.A good understanding of circuit theory and the transforms and simplifications that are available will help develop the most helpful problem-solving skills.
Step 7: You should develop a set of equations.
You can easily extract a solution or solution sets from a set of equations by using linear algebra techniques and matrix manipulations.If you do not know how to use Cramer's rule, take the time to learn it.The tool will speed your analysis.
Step 8: Check the answers.
Do you think the answer seems reasonable?Most solutions are physically possible.You can use the substitution method to verify your answer.
Step 9: If you want to include the proper units, record your answer in the required format.