Series & Parallel Circuits

Front

What is an ammeter used to measure?

Back

Current

Front

What type of circuit has more than one loop and allows other lights to stay on when one goes out?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

In a parallel circuit, if one light bulb burns out, what happens to the rest?

Back

The rest can still light up.

Front

What does this symbol represent? (Image of a battery)

Back

Battery

Front

What is the unit for measuring current?

Back

Ampere

Front

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

In series circuits, components are connected end-to-end, while in parallel circuits, components are connected across common points.

Front

What is the unit of voltage?

Back

Volt

Front

What is the function of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of current.

Front

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

Back

Total resistance increases.

Front

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

Back

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