Series Circuits

Front

Total series circuit wattage is equal to source voltage ____.

Back

multiplied by the current value going through any resistor

Front

If more bulbs were added to this circuit, each bulb would get ___.

Back

dimmer

Front

Which circuit is pictured below?

Back

Series

Front

The wattage value for any resistor is equal to ____.

Back

I X E

Front

The wattage being dissipated at R3 is ______________________________ W.

Back

54

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the same current flows through all components.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

In a series circuit, how does the voltage across each component relate to the total voltage?

Back

The sum of the voltages across each component equals the total voltage.

Front

What is the formula for total resistance in a series circuit?

Back

R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 + ... + Rn

Front

What is the effect of adding more resistors in series on the overall current?

Back

The overall current decreases.