Questions and Answers
What is the formula for total voltage in a series circuit?
Vt = V1 + V2 + V3
What is the formula for total current in a series circuit?
It = I1 = I2 = I3
What is the formula for total resistance in a series circuit?
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3
What is the formula for total current in a parallel circuit?
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What is the formula for total voltage in a parallel circuit?
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Study Notes
Series Circuit Formulas
- Total voltage (Vt) in a series circuit is calculated by adding individual voltages: Vt = V1 + V2 + V3.
- Total current (It) remains constant throughout a series circuit: It = I1 = I2 = I3.
- Total resistance (Rt) is the sum of individual resistances: Rt = R1 + R2 + R3.
Parallel Circuit Formulas
- Total current (It) in a parallel circuit is the sum of the individual currents: It = I1 + I2 + I3.
- Total voltage (Vt) across all components in a parallel circuit is equal: Vt = V1 = V2 = V3.
- Total resistance (Rt) is calculated using the reciprocal formula: 1/(Rt) = 1/(R1) + 1/(R2) + 1/(R3).
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Test your knowledge on the formulas for series and parallel circuits with these flashcards. Learn how to calculate total voltage, current, and resistance in both types of circuits. This quiz is perfect for physics students and anyone interested in electrical engineering concepts.
