Circuits Flashcards

1
Q

Voltmeters measure

A

potential difference

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2
Q

Ammeters measure

A

Current

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3
Q

Voltmeters must be connected in

A

parallel

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4
Q

Ammeters must be connected in

A

series

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5
Q

What kind of circuit is this?

A

Parallel

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6
Q

What kind of circuit is this?

A

Series

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7
Q

If you add resistors in series, the total resistance _____

A

increases

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8
Q

If you add resistors in parallel, the total resistance ____

A

decreases

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9
Q

In a parallel circuit, the _____ is the same everywhere.

A

Potential difference

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10
Q

In a series circuit, the _____ is the same everywhere

A

Current

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