Series and Parallel Circuits Flashcard

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The SI units for potential difference is...

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volts

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Current is measured in...

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amperes

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What is the current drawn by a 5 ohm resistor when it is connected to a 1.5 V battery?

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0.3 amperes

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This is an example of a ______ circuit

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Parallel

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This is the symbol for a _____?

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switch

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What is the formula for calculating current in a circuit?

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Current (I) = Voltage (V) / Resistance (R)

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What is the total resistance in a series circuit with a 2 ohm and a 3 ohm resistor?

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5 ohms

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In a parallel circuit, how does the total current relate to the individual currents?

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The total current is the sum of the individual currents.

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What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit as more resistors are added?

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The total resistance decreases.

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What is the unit of electrical power?

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watts