Circuits Flashcards

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1
Q

How do you calculate voltage?

A

Current x Resistance

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2
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How do you calculate current?

A

Voltage / Resistance

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3
Q

How do you calculate resistance?

A

Voltage / Current

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4
Q

What happens to voltage and current in a series circuit?

A

Voltage is shared and current is the same.

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5
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What happens to voltage and current in a parallel circuit?

A

Voltage is the same and current is shared.

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6
Q

What does adding a resistor in series do to the total resistance?

A

It increases.

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7
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What does adding a resistor in parallel do to the total resistance?

A

It decreases.

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8
Q

What happens to energy through resistance?

A

It is lost through heat energy.

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