Practice Series And Parallel Circuit Analysis (1.3.5.1) - Foundations of DC Circuits
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Series and Parallel Circuit Analysis

Practice - Series and Parallel Circuit Analysis

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Question 1 Easy

What is the total resistance in a series circuit with two resistors of 3Ω and 5Ω?

💡 Hint: Just add the resistances together.

Question 2 Easy

In a parallel circuit, if two resistors are both 4Ω, what is the total resistance?

💡 Hint: Use the reciprocal formula for two resistors.

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Question 1

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a series circuit?

Voltage is constant
Current is constant
Resistance is constant

💡 Hint: Think about the flow of current through each component.

Question 2

True or False: In a parallel circuit, the total current is the sum of the currents through the individual branches.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how current behaves in parallel configurations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A series circuit contains a 12V battery and two resistors of 4Ω and 8Ω. Calculate the total current flowing through the circuit.

💡 Hint: Start with finding total resistance first.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a parallel circuit with a 6Ω, 12Ω, and 3Ω resistor connected to a 24V source, calculate the total current from the source.

💡 Hint: Use the reciprocal formula to find total resistance first.

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