Parallel Circuits Flashcards

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Q

In a truly parallel circuit, generally each loop will only contain a single ______. That means if any particular ______ breaks, it still means the overall circuit is still intact

A

component, component

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In a parallel circuit, how is voltage distributed?

A

Each component receives the full source of potential difference

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In a parallel circuit, how is current distributed?

A

It is shared between the components

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In a parallel circuit, loops that have a ________ resistance will take a ______ share of current

A

higher, lower

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Calculating total resistance in parallel circuit

A

1/Total Resistance = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3….

OR SIMPLY

Rec. of Total Resistance = Addition of individual rec. resistances

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