Lecture (L1-3) Circuit Elements

Text ## Lecture (L1-3) Circuit Elements

Today we are going to start talking about circuits and how we represent them. We'll start with NODES. These are the connection points within the circuit. And they aren't just points. They are like connection zones. The second major concept is VOLTAGE, and how it shows up in the circuit. There are NODE VOLTAGES and VOLTAGE DIFFERENCES. It's all about how you measure the voltage. And finally, we will talk about SERIES and PARALLEL circuit elements. These are important concepts that define how voltages and currents will move within the circuit, and we'll use them throughout the semester. When you first learn about these concepts, they may seem strange and difficult to conceptualize. But don't worry. We'll be coming back to them again and again, which should help you get comfortable with them by the end of the semester.

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