Series And Parallel Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
In a series circuit, the potential difference is … across the components.
A
Shared
V ( total ) = V1 + V2 + …
2
Q
In a series circuit, the current is … across all components.
A
The same
I1 = I2 = …
3
Q
In a series circuit, the total resistance is … of the resistance of the components.
A
The sum
R ( total ) = R1 + R2 + …
4
Q
In parallel circuits, the current is … across all components.
A
Shared
I ( total ) = I1 + I2 + …
5
Q
In a parallel circuit, potential difference is … across all components.
A
The same.
V1 = V2 = …
6
Q
When adding another loop in a parallel circuit, current will … and the total resistance of the circuit will… Why?
A
Increase.
Decrease.
Because the current has more than one direction to flow through.
V=IR
