Circuit Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kirchoff’s 1st Law?
A
Sum of all current entering point = sum of all current exiting point
2
Q
What is Kirchoff’s 2nd Law?
A
Sum of voltage = sum of voltage supplied by battery
3
Q
What is a series circuit?
A
A circuit where electric current flows through a single path
4
Q
Does the current change in series circuit?
A
No, it’s the SAME amount of current throughout
5
Q
Does the voltage change in series circuit?
A
Yes!
6
Q
Does the resistance change in a series circuit?
A
Yes!
7
Q
What is a parallel circuit?
A
A circuit where current can travel through multiple path
8
Q
Does the current change in a parallel circuit?
A
Yes! Current can be DIFFERENT amount
9
Q
Does the voltage change in a parallel circuit?
A
No, it’s the same throughout
10
Q
Does the resistance change in a parallel circuit?
A
Yes!
