103C Series Resistive Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
A circuit that has one path only is
A
Series circuit
2
Q
IT =
ET =
RT =
A
Total Current
Total Voltage
Total Resistance
3
Q
Series circuit formulas
A
IT = I1 = I2 = I3
RT = R1 + R2 + R3 + …
ET = V1 + V2 + V3 + …
4
Q
E =
A
I x R
5
Q
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
A
- The algebraic sum of all voltages in a closed circuit is zero
- The applied voltage minus the voltage drops must equal zero
6
Q
A reduction in electromotive force due to resistance in a circuit is
A
Voltage drop
7
Q
Applied voltage is
A
Source voltage
