Resistance in Series Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
Is the current the same in each component?
A
Yes
2
Q
What happens to the potential difference?
A
The PD is shared between the components
3
Q
How do you calculate the total resistance?
A
Add all the resistances together
4
Q
How do you calculate the potential difference?
A
It is the sum of the individual potential differences
5
Q
Total resistance formula?
A
R(total) = R(1)+R(2)
6
Q
How do we increase the total resistance?
A
We add more resistors in series because the current through the resistors is reduced and the total PD across them is unchanged.
