Practice Series and Parallel Circuits - 5.3 | Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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5.3 - Series and Parallel Circuits

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the total resistance of three 5-ohm resistors connected in series?

💡 Hint: Remember to add the resistances together.

Question 2

Easy

If two 10-ohm resistors are connected in parallel, what is the equivalent resistance?

💡 Hint: Use the formula for parallel resistors.

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Question 1

What is the total resistance in a series circuit with resistors of 3 Ω, 4 Ω, and 5 Ω?

  • 12 Ω
  • 7 Ω
  • 4 Ω

💡 Hint: Add the resistances together.

Question 2

True or False: In a parallel circuit, all components have the same current.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about current flow in each branch.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a circuit with a 24 V battery and three resistors in series: 4 Ω, 6 Ω, and x Ω. If the total current flowing is 2 A, what is the value of x?

💡 Hint: First calculate the total series resistance from the given current.

Question 2

In a parallel network with resistors of 3 Ω, 6 Ω, and x Ω connected to 30 V, find the value of x if the total current is 10 A.

💡 Hint: First determine the current through the known resistors.

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