Practice Parallel Connection (5.3.2) - Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter
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Parallel Connection

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Question 1 Easy

Define equivalent resistance in parallel circuits.

💡 Hint: It decreases with more resistors.

Question 2 Easy

What is the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

💡 Hint: Remember, all resistors share the same connections.

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Question 1

What is the equivalent resistance of two 4-ohm resistors in parallel?

2 ohms
1.33 ohms
4 ohms

💡 Hint: Remember how to apply the parallel resistance formula!

Question 2

True or False? The total voltage across all components in a parallel circuit is equal to the battery voltage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how connections work in parallel!

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a parallel circuit with three resistors of values 5Ω, 10Ω, and 15Ω, find the equivalent resistance and the total current if connected to a 24V battery.

💡 Hint: Calculate the equivalent resistance first!

Challenge 2 Hard

If one of the resistors (10Ω) shorts out, how does this affect the total current in the circuit and the equivalent resistance?

💡 Hint: Consider how removing a path affects the circuit!

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