Parallel Circuits Flashcard

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What happens if one branch in a parallel circuit fails?

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Only the failed branch stops working; others continue to operate.

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What type of connection ensures each load receives the same voltage?

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Parallel connection.

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How does adding more resistors in parallel affect total resistance?

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It decreases the total resistance.

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How can you illustrate a parallel connection with resistors and capacitors?

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Each resistor and capacitor connected across the same two points in the circuit.

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How can you identify a parallel connection in a schematic diagram?

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Branches split off from a common point.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across the same voltage source.

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What is the main advantage of a parallel circuit?

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If one component fails, the others continue to work.

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What happens to the voltage in a parallel circuit?

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The voltage across all branches is the same.

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What is the effect of adding more branches to a parallel circuit?

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It allows more current to flow without increasing the voltage.

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

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1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...