resistors Flashcards
1
Q
when another resistor is connected in series, the total resistance
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increases
2
Q
in a series circuit, there is a single path so charge carriers have to
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go through an extra resistor
3
Q
for 2 or more resistors connected in series, the total resistance equation is:
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RT = R1 + R2 + ….
4
Q
for 2 or more resistors connected in parallel, the total resistance equation is:
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1 divided by RT = 1 divided by R1 + 1 divided by R2 + ….
5
Q
when another resistor is connected in parallel, the total resistance
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decreases
6
Q
in a parallel circuit, there is an extra path for charge carriers to follow so
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more charge flows
7
Q
p.d across R1 =
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R1 divided by (R1 + R2) x Vs
8
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p.d across R2 =
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R2 divided by (R1 + R2) x Vs
9
Q
a potential divider consists of
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2 resistors in series with a battery
