series and parallel circuits

Question 1

do series have one loop or multiple loops

Answer 1

one loop

Question 2

do parallel have one loop or multiple loops

Answer 2

multiple loop

Question 3

describe the distribution of current in a series circuit

Answer 3

it is the same everywhere

Question 4

describe the distribution of current in a parallel circuit

Answer 4

split up in different loops

Question 5

describe the distribution of potential difference in a series circuit

Answer 5

split equally between components

Question 6

describe the distribution of potential difference in a parallel circuit

Answer 6

the same in each loop

Question 7

name the component used to measure current

Answer 7

ammeter

Question 8

name the component used to measure voltage

Answer 8

voltmeter

Question 9

are voltmeters connected in series or parallel

Answer 9

in parallel

Question 10

are ammeters connected in series or parallel

Answer 10

in series

Question 11

state the equation for calculating resistance in a series circuit

Answer 11

Rtotal= R1+R2

Question 12

how do you calculate total resistance in a series circuit

Answer 12

sum the resistance in each component

Question 13

what affect does adding resistors have in a series circuit on the resistance

Answer 13

increases the total resistance

Question 14

what affect does adding resistors have in a parallel circuit on the resistance

Answer 14

decreases the total resistance

Question 15

state the equation for calculating resistance in a parallel circuit

Answer 15

1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2