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  • What is Alternating Current?
  • Who invented Alternating current?
  • War of the Currents
  • Applications of AC
  • AC Circuit Calculations
  • Bibliography

AC Circuit Calculations

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 To calculate equivalent resistance in an AC circuit, you would use the exact same process to calculate equivalent resistance in a DC circuit.

The total resistance in this circuit is the sum of all resistance.

Total resistance = 100 Ohms + 500 Ohms + 400 Ohms
Total resistance = 1000 Ohms

Ohm's law also holds true in AC circuits, where V = IR.

Here is a table of calculations to check yourself:

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