Parallel & Series Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
A series circuit is ___________ where current can only flow in _________________.
A
one loop
one direction
2
Q
In a series circuit, current is ___________ all the way around.
A
the same
3
Q
In a series circuit,
Total V= ?
A
V1 + V2
4
Q
A parallel circuit contains ____________________.
Current is ________ between different branches.
A
multiple branches
split
5
Q
In a parallel circuit,
Total V= ?
A
V1=V2
6
Q
In parallel circuits, the _________________ is split between the components on ____________________,
so total resistance of the circuit is ___________.
A
total current
different loops
reduced
