Final - Series vs. Parallel Circuits

Question 1

all circuit elements are connected in a line along the same conductor

Answer 1

Series circuit

Question 2

Total Resistance = sum of individual resistances in a ____ circuit.

Answer 2

series

Question 3

Current through each element is the same and equal to total circuit current in a ____ circuit.

Answer 3

series

Question 4

Sum of voltages across each circuit element = total circuit voltage in a ____ circuit.

Answer 4

series

Question 5

circuit elements are connected at their ends rather than lying in a line along a conductor

Answer 5

parallel circuit

Question 6

Total Resistance = inverse of sum of reciprocals of each resistance in a _____ circuit.

Answer 6

Parallel

Question 7

Voltage across each circuit element is the same and = total circuit voltage in a ____ circuit.

Answer 7

parallel

Question 8

Sum of currents through each element = total circuit current in a ____ circuit.

Answer 8

parallel

Question 9

In ___ ___, current moves one direction

Answer 9

direct current (DC)

Question 10

In ___ ___, current moves one direction

Answer 10

alternating current (AC)