2.2 - Parallel Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is the total current in a parallel circuit with branches having 2 A and 3 A currents?
💡 Hint: Simply add the currents from each branch.
In a parallel circuit with 12 V applied, what is the current through a 300 Ω resistor?
💡 Hint: Use Ohm's Law.
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Interactive Quizzes
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In a parallel circuit, the voltage across all components is:
💡 Hint: Think about what each component experiences in a parallel arrangement.
True or False: In a parallel circuit, if one branch opens, the other branches are unaffected.
💡 Hint: Recall the independence of paths in parallel circuits.
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Challenge Problems
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A parallel circuit consists of two resistors: R_A = 150 Ω and R_B = 450 Ω connected to a 12 V battery. Calculate the total current and the total resistance.
💡 Hint: Break the problem down by calculating current in parts.
If a third resistor R_C = 100 Ω is added in parallel to the previous circuit, determine the new total current and resistance.
💡 Hint: Include the new resistor's contribution to current and resistance.
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