02 circuits (concepts) Flashcards

concepts (6 cards)

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Q

Sample Question

Which pair of instruments should you use if you are going to measure the power of a gadget?

A. Ohmmeter and Galvanometer
B. Ammeter and Galvanometer
C. Voltmeter and Ohmmeter
D. Ammeter and Voltmeter

A

Ammeter and Voltmeter

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2
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electrons flow in a single path

A

series circuit

if one component of the circuit is broke, the whole circuit will NOT work

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3
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elctrons flow in two or more paths

A

parallel circuit

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4
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Formula

Series Circuit (Current)

A

IT = I1 = I2 = In

Current is EQUAL

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5
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Formula

Parallel Curcuit (Voltage)

A

VT = V1 + V2 + V3 + Vn

Voltage is EQUAL

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Formula

Parallel Circuit (Resistance)

A

1\REq = (1/R1) + (1/R2) + (1/R3) + (1/Rn)

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