8.9 - Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors
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Practice Questions
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What happens to total resistance when resistors are combined in series?
💡 Hint: Think about adding the values.
In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across the resistors compare?
💡 Hint: Consider how batteries work.
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What happens to total resistance when resistors are connected in series?
💡 Hint: Think about how you add numbers.
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is:
💡 Hint: Remember how junctions work in circuits.
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You have a circuit with a 12V battery and two resistors in series (4Ω and 8Ω). Calculate the current flowing through the circuit.
💡 Hint: First find the total resistance, then use the current formula.
In a parallel circuit with three resistors (2Ω, 6Ω, and 3Ω), a voltage of 9V is applied. Calculate the total current flowing through the circuit.
💡 Hint: Use the reciprocal formula for resistors in parallel to find total resistance.
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