series circuits. Flashcards
1
Q
what is the current like throughout the circuit?
A
same current through each component.
2
Q
what happens to the total potential difference of the power supply?
A
shared between components.
3
Q
what is the sum of the total resistance of two components and why?
A
sum of the resistance of each component.
current has to travel through each component in turn.
4
Q
if you add …….1……. in a ……..2……… it ……………3……… the total …………4…… in ……….5……
A
1) resistors.
2) series.
3) increases.
4) resistance.
5) ohms.
5
Q
how can adding resistors in a series which increase the resistance be represented?( formula.)
A
Rtotal = R₁ + R₂.
