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Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: September 8th, 2012, 8:06 pm
by iwonder
Honestly it depends on what/how much you study. Given the broad nature of AP physics and the (realatively) narrow nature of the event, I'd say that if you were careful with it you could edge them out. Keep in mind that I'm taking ap physics now, but reading through the syllabus tells a lot. Also, at least personally, a lot of knowledge of this event comes from years messing around and helping out with the family buisness(my dad happens to be a EE).

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: September 15th, 2012, 10:09 pm
by Itsanthonguise
Do any of you know any resources online for shock value?

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: September 15th, 2012, 10:20 pm
by iwonder
The wiki page is really helpful.

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 3rd, 2012, 11:17 pm
by Glasswater
I've found Wikipedia's Page on circuit analysis to be very helpful as well. Here

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 4th, 2012, 3:48 am
by _HenryHscioly_
I dont know where I should post this problem, but its for circuit lab test in test exchange
the 2008 regional PA test key is switched with one of the keys for 2008 state PA test key2

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 5th, 2012, 5:15 pm
by nlg734
I am having a hard time understanding Mesh Analysis... Can anyone explain it somewhat simply?

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 5th, 2012, 7:29 pm
by chalker
nlg734 wrote:I am having a hard time understanding Mesh Analysis... Can anyone explain it somewhat simply?

It can be a little tricky. The Wikipedia page seems like a simple explanation to me (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_analysis), of course I've got a degree in electrical engineering, so I might be a bit biased as to what is simple. The key is you need to understand the principle of solving systems of linear equations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_of_linear_equations)

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 7th, 2012, 7:36 am
by nlg734
chalker wrote:
nlg734 wrote:I am having a hard time understanding Mesh Analysis... Can anyone explain it somewhat simply?

It can be a little tricky. The Wikipedia page seems like a simple explanation to me (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_analysis), of course I've got a degree in electrical engineering, so I might be a bit biased as to what is simple. The key is you need to understand the principle of solving systems of linear equations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_of_linear_equations)
Alright, I think I'm getting it a bit more. Thank you!

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 8:11 pm
by iwonder
The post seems to have vanished, I'll leave the response here in hopes they return soon.

For the record, I asked because I already own the meter referenced and was hoping to be able to use it, though it does apparently violate the intent of the rules :(

How about this in the future?

"Students may bring their own multimeter for use in the competition, provided they can not store measured values(in any fashion) i.e graphing of data, analysis, or min/max functions."

Just a suggestion ;)

Re: Shock Value B/Circuit Lab C

Posted: October 22nd, 2012, 7:49 am
by mattravn
Hey all. Quick question for Shock Value B. Are the questions going to be termed in conventional flow (positive to negative) or electron flow (negative to positive) for the tests, or do they kids need to understand both?

Thanks. I only have 5th and 6th graders, so trying to keep it simple unless they need to know both. Cheers.