series and parallel Flashcards
1
Q
what is a series circuit
A
a closed circuit
2
Q
where is the current in a series circuit
A
the current is the same everywhere
3
Q
what a parallel circuit
A
a branched circuit
4
Q
where is the current in a parallel circuit
A
the current splits into multiple paths
5
Q
what is the voltage across each βbranchβ
A
voltage is the same across each βbranchβ
6
Q
how do you calculate the total current in a junction
A
total current into a junction = total current across each of the branches
