Electric Circuit Rules Of Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What does the total potential difference do in a series circuit?
A
The net potential difference is shared v=v1+v2
2
Q
What happens to the total current in a series circuit?
A
The current is the same everywhere (I1=I2=I3) in a SERIES circuit
3
Q
What happens to the net resistance in a series circuit?
A
The total resistance in a series circuit adds up (R=R1+R2+R3)
4
Q
What does the total potential difference do in a parallel circuit?
A
The potential difference is the same across all branches (v1=v2=v3)
5
Q
What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit?
A
The current is shared between branches (I=I1+I2)
6
Q
What happens to the total resistance when resistors are added onto more branches in a parallel circuit?
A
The total resistance decreases.
