circuits

Question 1

How many pathways are in a series circuit?

Answer 1

-1 pathway for current to flow

Question 2

How can the current in a series circuit be described?

Answer 2

-Current is the same throughout the whole circuit
-All ammeters have the same readings
A1=A2=A3

Question 3

How is voltage calculated in a series circuit?

Answer 3

-Total voltage is equal to the sum of all the voltages recorded
-Total voltage V1+V2=V3

Question 4

How many pathways are there in a parallel circuit?

Answer 4

-Multiple pathways for current to flow (3)

Question 5

How can the current in a parallel circuit be described?

Answer 5

-The current is unidentical in each pathway
-Total current sum of all the current readings throughout the circuit
-Total current A1+ A2+ A3

Question 6

How can voltage be described in a parallel circuit?

Answer 6

-Total voltage remains constant throughout each pathway
-Total voltage V1=V2=V3

Question 7

How is resistance in a parallel circuit calculated?

Answer 7

(1/R1) + (1/R2) + (1/R3)

Question 8

How is resistance in a series circuit calculated?

Answer 8

-Total resistance= R1 + R2 + R3