This new and expanded edition is designed for students taking DC electrical circuit analysis courses. It includes a range of problems and detailed solutions to enhance understanding of the subject. The textbook features partially and fully solved exercises and hints for the necessary formulas and answers. This structure allows students to study the topic while walking through problem-solving methods and solutions. Topics covered include basic concepts and laws of electrical circuits analysis, methods of electrical circuits analysis, theorems of electrical circuits analysis, capacitors, inductors, and circuit analysis under steady-state conditions, analysis of first-order circuits, and analysis of second-order circuits. With its thorough solutions, diverse problem-solving approaches, and clear explanations, this hands-on guide aims to improve students' problem-solving skills and foster a strong understanding of electric circuit analysis. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for instructors in developing questions, tests, and quizzes.

Includes a wide selection of basic and advanced examples, exercises, and problems Categorizes problems by difficulty level and calculation amount Provides detailed and instructor-recommended solutions and methods, along with clear explanations

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Dr. Mehdi Rahmani-Andebili is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama. He received his first M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University and Clemson University in 2011 and 2016, respectively, and his second Ph.D. (2nd M.Sc.) in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2019. Moreover, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Sharif University of Technology during 2016-2017. As a professor, he has taught many courses and labs, including Power System Analysis, Electric Machines, Feedback Control Systems Analysis and Design, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetics, Electronics, Digital Logic, Industrial Electronics, Renewable Distributed Generation and Storage, AC Electrical Circuits Analysis, DC Electrical Circuits Analysis, Electrical Circuits and Devices, Fundamental of Electrical Engineering, Essentials of Electrical Engineering Technology, and Algebra and Calculus-Based Physics. Dr. Rahmani-Andebili has over 300 single-author or first-author publications, including journal papers, conference papers, textbooks, books, and book chapters. He is an IEEE Senior Member and a permanent reviewer of many reputable journals. His research areas include Smart Grid, Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Planning and Operation of Power Systems, Integration of Renewables and Energy Storages into Power Systems, Energy Scheduling and Demand-Side Management, Electric Vehicles and Distributed Generation, and Advanced Optimization Techniques in Power System Studies.

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Basic Concepts and Laws of Electrical Circuits Analysis.- Methods of Electrical Circuits Analysis.- Theorems of Electrical Circuits Analysis.- Capacitors, Inductors, and Circuit Analysis Under Steady-State Condition.- Analysis of First Order Circuits.- Analysis of Second-Order Circuits.