10.1-10.7 Electric circuits

Question 1

Give two characteristics of a series circuit

Answer 1

.Closed circuit

.Current is the same everywhere

Question 2

Give three characteristics of a parallel circuit

Answer 2

.Branched circuit
.Current splits into multiple paths
.Total current into a junction=total current in each of the branches
.Voltage is the same across each branch

Question 3

How is a voltmeter connected?

Answer 3

In parallel with a component to measure the potential difference across it

Question 4

What is potential difference?

Answer 4

The energy transferred per unit passed

Question 5

How is an ammeter connected?

Answer 5

.In series with a component to measure the current in the component