Network of Resistors

Question 1

two basic ways in which to connect more than two circuit components

Answer 1

series
parallel

Question 2

Here, we have three resistors (labeled R1, R2, and R3) connected in a long chain from one terminal of the battery to the other.

what kind of circuit

Answer 2

series circuit

Question 3

there is only one path for current to flow.

Answer 3

serie circuit

Question 4

Each individual path (through R1, R2, and R3) is called a

Answer 4

branch

Question 5

all components are connected between the same set of electrically common points.

Answer 5

parallel circuit

Question 6

components are connected end-to-end in a line to form a single path through which current can flow:

Answer 6

series conncetion

Question 7

when connected to a voltage source, V, the ___ is closed

Answer 7

circuit

Question 8

what circuit have the same current?

Answer 8

series

Question 9

formula of current in series connection

Answer 9

It = I1=I2= I3

Question 10

applying ohm’s low in series circuit the formula for V is

Answer 10

V = V1 + V2 + V3

Question 11

applying ohm’s law for series circuit, the formula for R is

Answer 11

Rt = R1+R2+R3

Question 12

all components are connected across each other’s leads

Answer 12

parallel circuit

Question 13

in a parallel network, the voltage is

Answer 13

VT = V1=V2=V3

Question 14

applying ohm’s law in parallel circuit the current is

Answer 14

IT = I1+I2+I3

Question 15

equivalent resistance in parallel circuit formula

Answer 15

1 / RT = 1 / R1 + 1 /R2 + 1/ R3