Two-Terminal Components and Electrical Networks Quiz

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Explain the difference between connecting components in series and connecting components in parallel.

When components are connected in series, they are connected along a single electrical path, and each component has the same electric current through it. The voltage across the network is equal to the sum of the voltages across each component. When components are connected in parallel, they are connected along multiple paths, and each component has the same voltage across it. The current through the network is equal to the sum of the currents through each component.

What is the perspective on whether a two-terminal 'object' is an electrical component or an electrical network?

The perspective on whether a two-terminal 'object' is an electrical component or an electrical network is a matter of perspective. This article will use 'component' to refer to a two-terminal 'object' that participates in the series/parallel networks.

How is the electric current distributed among components connected in series?

Each component in a series connection has the same electric current through it, equal to the current through the network.

What is the relationship between the voltages across components in a series connection and the voltage across the network?

<p>The voltage across the network in a series connection is equal to the sum of the voltages across each component.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the voltage distributed among components connected in parallel?

<p>Each component in a parallel connection has the same voltage across it, equal to the voltage across the network.</p> Signup and view all the answers