a3. this question is about testing an electrical

A3. This question is about testing an electrical circuit.

The diagram below shows an electrical circuit consisting of four identical resistors RA, RB, RC, and RD. The resistance of each resistor is 10 kΩ.















(a) Commercial resistors sometimes fail in one of two ways. They can go “open-circuit” in which the resistance of the resistor becomes infinite or they can go “short-circuit in which the resistance becomes zero.

In order to test the circuit a technician connects a high resistance voltmeter between the terminals X and Y
and applies a potential difference of 6 V across the resistor RA.
(i) What voltage will the voltmeter read if all the resistors are functioning normally?
(ii) What would the voltmeter read if either resistor RB or RD were to short-circuit?
(iii) If the electrician were to note a reading on the voltmeter that suggested either RB or RD had short-circuited how could he test which one of these had in fact short-circuited using only the voltmeter?

(b) Identify a possible fault with the circuit that would produce a reading of 6 V on the voltmeter when it is
connected between X and Y.

Place your order
(550 words)

Approximate price: $22

Calculate the price of your order

550 words
We'll send you the first draft for approval by September 11, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Total price:
$26
The price is based on these factors:
Academic level
Number of pages
Urgency
Basic features
  • Free title page and bibliography
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Plagiarism-free guarantee
  • Money-back guarantee
  • 24/7 support
On-demand options
  • Writer’s samples
  • Part-by-part delivery
  • Overnight delivery
  • Copies of used sources
  • Expert Proofreading
Paper format
  • 275 words per page
  • 12 pt Arial/Times New Roman
  • Double line spacing
  • Any citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, Harvard)

Our guarantees

Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.

Money-back guarantee

You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.

Read more

Zero-plagiarism guarantee

Each paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.

Read more

Free-revision policy

Thanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.

Read more

Privacy policy

Your email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.

Read more

Fair-cooperation guarantee

By sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.

Read more