10.1-10.7 Electric circuits Flashcards

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1
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Give two characteristics of a series circuit

A

.Closed circuit

.Current is the same everywhere

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2
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Give three characteristics of a parallel circuit

A

.Branched circuit
.Current splits into multiple paths
.Total current into a junction=total current in each of the branches
.Voltage is the same across each branch

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3
Q

How is a voltmeter connected?

A

In parallel with a component to measure the potential difference across it

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4
Q

What is potential difference?

A

The energy transferred per unit passed

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5
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How is an ammeter connected?

A

.In series with a component to measure the current in the component

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