4.5 + 4.4 Series and parralel Flashcards

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What is the relationship between the individual resistance and total resistance in a series circuit

A

The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances

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Describe relationship between the individual resistance between the individual resistances and total resistance in a parallel circuit

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The total resistance must be lower than the lowest individual resistance

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3
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Is the current shared throughout a series circuit, or the same

A

same

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4
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How do you work out the potential difference in a series circuit

A

Sum of all the potential difference

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What would happen to the current, potential difference and resistance in a series circuit if you added more resistors

A

Increases resistance
Current decreases
Potential difference is unchanged

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What would happen to the current, potential difference and resistance in a parallel circuit if you added more resistors

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Decreases total resistance
Potential difference is the same
Current increases

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