Series & Parallel Circuits

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This is an example of a _______ circuit

Back

parallel

Front

As the resistance of a circuit increases, the current will...

Back

decrease

Front

What is the definition of electrical current?

Back

The rate of flow of charge

Front

What 'flows' in a wire?

Back

Electrons

Front

The current has only one loop to flow through in this circuit.

Back

Series Circuit

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all of them.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for current.

Front

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

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

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

Back

The total resistance decreases.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

The relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) expressed as V = I × R.