Voltage in Series Circuits

What is the total voltage supplied in the series circuit shown?

• 12V

• 8V

• 16V

• 10V

How much voltage does each bulb receive in this series circuit, assuming Vs = 15?

• 5V

• 6V

• 3V

• 4V

What is one of the learning objectives for this lesson?

• Calculate the total resistance in parallel circuits.

• Calculate the total voltage in series circuits.

• Calculate the current in a parallel circuit.

• Calculate the power in a series circuit.

What is required to calculate the missing voltage in a series circuit?

• The total resistance and current.

• The total voltage and other voltage(s) in the circuit.

• The power and resistance.

• The current and power.

What is the expected accuracy for calculating the total or missing voltage in a series circuit?

• At least 50% accuracy.

• At least 60% accuracy.

• At least 70% accuracy.

• At least 80% accuracy.

What is the first step in measuring voltage with a voltmeter?

• Connect the voltmeter's black probe to the common jack (COM).

• Rotate the knob to V, followed by the DC symbol.

• Connect the voltmeter's red probe to the general input jack.

• Turn the circuit on.

Where should the voltmeter's black probe be connected?

• To the general input jack.

• To the positive pole of the supply.

• To the common jack (COM).

• To the negative pole of the supply.

How should the voltmeter be connected to measure potential difference?

• In series with the circuit.

• In parallel across the two points.

• Directly to the power source.

• To the ground.

What should be done after connecting the probes to measure voltage?

• Turn the circuit off.

• Rotate the knob to V, followed by the DC symbol.

• Connect the probes to the ground.

• Disconnect the voltmeter.

What should be done to measure voltage?

• Connect the voltmeter in series.

• Turn the circuit on.

• Rotate the knob to AC.

• Disconnect the voltmeter.