Practice - Parallel Connection
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Practice Questions
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Define equivalent resistance in parallel circuits.
💡 Hint: It decreases with more resistors.
What is the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?
💡 Hint: Remember, all resistors share the same connections.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the equivalent resistance of two 4-ohm resistors in parallel?
💡 Hint: Remember how to apply the parallel resistance formula!
True or False? The total voltage across all components in a parallel circuit is equal to the battery voltage.
💡 Hint: Think about how connections work in parallel!
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Challenge Problems
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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!
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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