UNIT 8: Combination Series/Parallel Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
A combination circuit is a circuit that contains both _____ and ______ components
A
Series, parallel
2
Q
Solving combination circuits includes a step in which you _____ the circuit to a simpler circuit
A
Reduce
3
Q
In a combination circuit, to identify series and parallel elements, you should trace the _______
A
Current path(s)
4
Q
in series circuits, the current is the ____ at any point in the circuit
A
Same
5
Q
In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the __________
A
Individual resistances
6
Q
In parallel circuits, the voltage drop across any branch is the _____ as the applied voltage
A
Same
7
Q
The total current flow in a parallel circuit is _______ to the sum of the currents through all of the circuit branches
A
Equal
8
Q
A series circuit has ____ path for current flow
A
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