About PHY301 Assignment 1
PHY301 Assignment No 1 for Fall 2026 is from Circuit Theory. It covers lesson 8: Application of Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)- Nodal Analysis, carries 20 marks and closed on VULMS on Sunday 8 November 2026. No solution was added before it closed.
- Course
- PHY301 Circuit Theory
- Assignment
- Assignment No 1
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Lesson
- 8: Application of Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)- Nodal Analysis
- Total marks
- 20
- End date
- Sun 8 Nov, 11:59 pm
What PHY301 Assignment 1 asks
This assignment focuses on fundamental circuit analysis techniques covered in the first eight lectures of the course. Students are required to solve problems involving equivalent resistance, current flow, power calculation, and voltage drops in series circuits. The tasks involve analyzing provided circuit diagrams and performing step-by-step calculations to derive specific electrical values. You must document your work clearly, including all calculation steps and units for every derived value.
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1
Q.1
10 marksFind the equivalent resistance RT for the provided circuit diagram. You must write out every step of your calculation and include the circuit diagram in your solution. Ensure that units are mentioned for every derived value.
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2
Q.2
6 marksAnalyze a circuit containing three bulbs connected to a 12V battery. You must calculate the total current flowing through the circuit and determine the power supplied by the battery. Additionally, calculate the new current flow if the 12W bulb is removed from the circuit.
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Q.3
4 marksGiven a circuit with 3Ω and 12Ω resistances connected in series with a 10V source, calculate the voltage drop across each individual resistor. Show your work clearly to demonstrate the application of series circuit principles.
- What to submit
- One MS Word file.
- Topics covered
- Equivalent resistance Ohm's Law Series circuits Power calculation Voltage drop Circuit analysis
A summary of the assignment file, Fall 2026_PHY301_1.docx. Download the file for the full wording before you start.
Lesson covered
The questions in this assignment come from this lesson. Read it in the PHY301 handout before you open the assignment file, then practise it with the MCQs and past papers.
Solution
No solution was added before this assignment closed. The assignment file stays here so you can revise lesson 8.
Before you submit on VULMS
- 1 This assignment closed without a solution. Use the assignment file to revise lesson 8 before your exams.
- 2 Write the final answer in your own words. VU checks assignments for copying, and copied work gets zero marks.
- 3 Save your answer in the file type the assignment file asks for, and name it with your student ID, for example BC260012345.
- 4 Open the file once more to check it is not empty or corrupted, then upload it on VULMS before 11:59 pm on Sun 8 Nov.
Questions about this assignment
When is PHY301 Assignment 1 due?
It closed on Sunday 8 November 2026. VULMS no longer accepts files for it, but the assignment stays here for revision.
Will a solution be added?
No. Solutions are written only while an assignment is open on VULMS, and this one closed on Sunday 8 November 2026. The assignment file stays here for revision.
Can I submit the solution as it is?
No. VU checks assignments for copying, and copied work gets zero marks. Use the solution to check your method, then write your own answer.
What file do I submit?
The assignment file says which file type to upload and lists any extra instructions from your instructor. Name the file with your student ID before you upload it on VULMS.