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In a series circuit, how does the current behave?
In a series circuit, how does the current behave?
- It is unpredictable.
- It increases at each resistor.
- It is the same across all components. (correct)
- It decreases across all components.
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is different.
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is different.
False (B)
What is the formula for calculating equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit?
What is the formula for calculating equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit?
1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...
In a series circuit, the total voltage is equal to the sum of the voltages across each resistor, or V = V1 + V2 + ___.
In a series circuit, the total voltage is equal to the sum of the voltages across each resistor, or V = V1 + V2 + ___.
Match the following types of circuits with their correct properties:
Match the following types of circuits with their correct properties:
What is the formula to calculate total current in a circuit?
What is the formula to calculate total current in a circuit?
In a combination circuit, total voltage is the same across all components in series.
In a combination circuit, total voltage is the same across all components in series.
What does Req stand for in circuit analysis?
What does Req stand for in circuit analysis?
The equivalent resistance for two resistors in parallel can be found using the formula: 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2. Thus, for R1 = 10Ω and R2 = 10Ω, Req is _____Ω.
The equivalent resistance for two resistors in parallel can be found using the formula: 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2. Thus, for R1 = 10Ω and R2 = 10Ω, Req is _____Ω.
Match the following circuit types with their characteristics:
Match the following circuit types with their characteristics:
What is the total voltage in the circuit segments with resistors $R_1$, $R_2$, $R_3$, and $R_4$?
What is the total voltage in the circuit segments with resistors $R_1$, $R_2$, $R_3$, and $R_4$?
In a parallel circuit, the total voltage across all components is equal to the sum of the individual voltages.
In a parallel circuit, the total voltage across all components is equal to the sum of the individual voltages.
What is the formula used to calculate total current in a parallel circuit?
What is the formula used to calculate total current in a parallel circuit?
The equivalent resistance ($R_{eq}$) of the given circuit is ___ Ω.
The equivalent resistance ($R_{eq}$) of the given circuit is ___ Ω.
Match the following resistors with their current:
Match the following resistors with their current:
What is the equivalent resistance in a series circuit with resistances of 50 Ω, 35 Ω, and 45 Ω?
What is the equivalent resistance in a series circuit with resistances of 50 Ω, 35 Ω, and 45 Ω?
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances.
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances.
What formula is used to calculate equivalent resistance in a series circuit?
What formula is used to calculate equivalent resistance in a series circuit?
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is calculated as $ rac{1}{Req} = rac{1}{R_1} + rac{1}{R_2} + rac{1}{R_3} +...$ The equivalent resistance is ___.
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is calculated as $ rac{1}{Req} = rac{1}{R_1} + rac{1}{R_2} + rac{1}{R_3} +...$ The equivalent resistance is ___.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the total potential difference (V) across the circuit?
What is the total potential difference (V) across the circuit?
The total resistance of the circuit is greater than any individual resistor's resistance.
The total resistance of the circuit is greater than any individual resistor's resistance.
What formula is used to calculate the total resistance in a parallel circuit?
What formula is used to calculate the total resistance in a parallel circuit?
The resistance of Resistor 3 is _____ Ω.
The resistance of Resistor 3 is _____ Ω.
Match the resistors with their corresponding resistances:
Match the resistors with their corresponding resistances:
Which is true about the total current in a series circuit?
Which is true about the total current in a series circuit?
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is the same.
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is the same.
What is the formula for calculating the total power (P) in a circuit with multiple resistors?
What is the formula for calculating the total power (P) in a circuit with multiple resistors?
In a series circuit, the total resistance (R_total) is equal to the sum of the individual resistances: R_total = R1 + R2 + _____ .
In a series circuit, the total resistance (R_total) is equal to the sum of the individual resistances: R_total = R1 + R2 + _____ .
Match the circuit configuration with its property:
Match the circuit configuration with its property:
Flashcards
Series Circuit Current
Series Circuit Current
The current is the same through each part of the circuit.
Parallel Circuit Current
Parallel Circuit Current
The total current is the sum of the currents through each branch.
Series Circuit Voltage
Series Circuit Voltage
The total voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component.
Parallel Circuit Voltage
Parallel Circuit Voltage
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Equivalent Resistance (Series)
Equivalent Resistance (Series)
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Combination Circuit
Combination Circuit
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Equivalent Resistance
Equivalent Resistance
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Solving Combination Circuits Steps
Solving Combination Circuits Steps
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Series Circuit Total Voltage
Series Circuit Total Voltage
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Parallel Circuit Total Voltage
Parallel Circuit Total Voltage
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Total Resistance in Parallel
Total Resistance in Parallel
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Power in a Circuit
Power in a Circuit
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Calculate Total Voltage
Calculate Total Voltage
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Series Resistance
Series Resistance
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Parallel Resistance Formula
Parallel Resistance Formula
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Total Resistance (Series) Formula
Total Resistance (Series) Formula
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Parallel Circuit Resistance
Parallel Circuit Resistance
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Reciprocal of Resistance
Reciprocal of Resistance
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Inverse of Total Resistance
Inverse of Total Resistance
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Total Resistance Formula (Parallel)
Total Resistance Formula (Parallel)
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Calculating Total Resistance (Parallel)
Calculating Total Resistance (Parallel)
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