Practice Parallel Combination - 8.9.2 | 8. Current Electricity | ICSE Class 10 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What is the total resistance of a 6Ξ© and 12Ξ© resistor in parallel?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the formula \\( \\frac{1}{R_{total}} = \\frac{1}{6} + \\frac{1}{12} \\).

Question 2

Easy

If two resistors of 5Ξ© and 10Ξ© are in parallel, what voltage is the same across each if the source voltage is 20V?

πŸ’‘ Hint: In parallel, voltage is the same.

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Question 1

What happens to total resistance when resistors are connected in parallel?

  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Remains the same

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the formula for total resistance.

Question 2

In a parallel circuit, if the voltage across each resistor is the same, what varies?

  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Total Resistance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on Ohm's law.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A circuit contains three parallel resistors: 10Ξ©, 20Ξ©, and 30Ξ©. If a voltage of 60V is applied, calculate the total current supplied by the source.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate total resistance first using the parallel formula.

Question 2

Discuss how adding more resistors in parallel affects the overall current draw of a circuit and provide an example with calculations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the parallel formula to assess how current changes.

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