series circuits Flashcards
what is a series circuit
in a series the circuit, the components are connected in a line, end to end like a chain.
what happens to the voltage in series circuits
the voltage in series circuits is shared among the different components
what happens to the resistance in a series circuits
the total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances.
what happens to the current in a series circuit
in a series circuit the current is the same at every point
what happens if one component fails in a series circuit
in a series circuit if one component fails then the whole circuit stops working
what is the equation for explaining the current is the same at every point in a series circuit
i1=i2=i3=…
what is the equation for explaining the voltage being shared in a series circuit
v[total]=v1+v2+v3+…
what is the equation for explaining the resistance in a series circuit
r[total]=r1+r2+r3+…
