12 Questions
What is the type of circuits where the direction of the current does not change with time?
Direct current (DC) circuits
In a series circuit, what happens if any resistor is broken or a fault occurs?
The entire circuit is turned off
What is the formula to calculate the total resistance in a series circuit?
Rtotal = R1 + R2 + …..+ Rn
In a parallel circuit, what is the same across all the resistors?
Voltage
What is the type of circuit where the voltage across each resistor is different?
Series circuit
What is the term for the relationship between Voltage, Current, and Resistance in any DC electrical circuit?
Ohm's Law
Which type of circuit is commonly used in flashlights?
Direct current (DC) circuit
What is the advantage of a series circuit compared to a parallel circuit?
Simpler construction
What happens to the total current in a series circuit when the voltage across each resistor is different?
It remains the same throughout the circuit
What is the effect of a fault in a series circuit?
The entire circuit is turned off
How are the resistors connected in a parallel circuit?
In parallel with the same voltage across each
What is the relationship between the total resistance and individual resistances in a series circuit?
The total resistance is the sum of individual resistances
Test your understanding of DC circuits, including voltage, current, and resistance, and how they relate through Ohm's Law. Learn about the characteristics of direct current circuits and their applications.
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