Parallel & Series Circuits

Question 1

A series circuit is ___________ where current can only flow in _________________.

Answer 1

one loop
one direction

Question 2

In a series circuit, current is ___________ all the way around.

Answer 2

the same

Question 3

In a series circuit,
Total V= ?

Answer 3

V1 + V2

Question 4

A parallel circuit contains ____________________.

Current is ________ between different branches.

Answer 4

multiple branches

split

Question 5

In a parallel circuit,
Total V= ?

Answer 5

V1=V2

Question 6

In parallel circuits, the _________________ is split between the components on ____________________,

so total resistance of the circuit is ___________.

Answer 6

total current
different loops

reduced