Worksheet 4-Circuit Voltage Reading

Question 1

Define what a reference point in a circuit is.

Answer 1

A reference point is an arbitrary location on a circuit where a measurement can be compared to.

Question 2

For this circuit, what is the rule for voltage?

Answer 2

The total voltage of the circuit is the sum of all the voltage drops of each resistor.

Question 3

What is the rule about current in the diagram?

Answer 3

The total current in the circuit is equal at each resistor in the circuit.

Question 4

Referring to the diagram, what is the voltage drop across Point B and D?

Answer 4

50V

Question 5

What is the voltage drop across Point A and TP-1?

Answer 5

0V

Question 6

What is the voltage drop across Point A and D?

Answer 6

75V

Question 7

What is the voltage drop between Point B and TP-1?

Answer 7

25V