Series and parallel Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fact about current in a series circuit?
A
The same everywhere
2
Q
What is the fact about potential difference in a series circuit?
A
Split across components
3
Q
What is the fact about resistance in a series circuit?
A
total = resistance of all components added
4
Q
What is the fact about current in a parallel circuit?
A
total current is split
5
Q
What is the fact about potential difference in a parallel circuit?
A
Same everywhere
6
Q
What is the fact about resistance in a parallel circuit?
A
total = 1/r1 + 1/r2
