Resistance in Circuits

Question 1

How to measure different resistances of a parallel circuit and series circuit?

Set up the circuit with a __________, turn the power supply on and ___________________.

Record the _________________________ readings and calculate the resistance of the resistor using _________.

Change the __________ and repeat.

Arrange two ___________ in series and close the switch.

Repeat the steps again to calculate __________________.

Arrange two ______________ in parallel and close the switch.
Repeat steps again to calculate ______________________.

Answer 1

resistor
close the switch

voltmeter and ammeter
R=V/I

resistor

resistors

total resistance

resistors

total resistance

Question 2

In series, the total resistance of the network is equal to the _____ of the two individual resistances.

In parallel, the total resistance of the network is ______ than either of the two individual resistances.

Answer 2

sum

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