190104B

Question 1

Characteristics of series circuits?

Answer 1

current is same at every point in circuit
total resistance= sum of individual resistances
sum of voltage drops= applied or source voltage

Question 2

characteristics of parallel circuits?

Answer 2

voltage applied to each path is same
current flow determined by resistance in and voltage applied to each path
total current= sum of individual current
adding resistance decreases total resistance
removing resistance increases total resistance

Question 3

What is a rheostat?

Answer 3

variable resistor

Question 4

What is kirchoffs current law?

Answer 4

sum of electrical current flowing away from any point must equal sum of electrical current flowing toward that point

Question 5

what is an open?

Answer 5

break in a circuit. no continuity

Question 6

what is a short circuit?

Answer 6

current taking a path not intended

Question 7

what is a ground fault?

Answer 7

live conductors come in contact with an electrical ground