11.3 Series and Parallel Circuits

• What type of path do components follow in a series circuit?

  Single, continuous path
• The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of individual resistances.


  True
• In a parallel circuit, the total current is divided among the paths.
• In a series circuit, the same current flows through all components.
• What is the voltage across all components in a parallel circuit?

  Constant
• The voltage is the same across all components in a parallel circuit.


  True
• The current divides up among multiple paths in a parallel circuit.

  True
• The key distinction between series and parallel circuits is their component arrangement.
• Components in a series circuit are connected in a straight line.

  True
• In a parallel circuit, components are arranged in a single, continuous path.

  False
• The voltage across all components in a parallel circuit is the same
• What is the term for the division of total current in a parallel circuit?

  Current division
• How is total resistance calculated in a parallel circuit?

  Using reciprocal formula
• The voltage is constant across all components in a parallel circuit because they are directly connected to the voltage source.


  True
• How are components arranged in a series circuit?

  In a single path
• Match the circuit characteristic with the correct type:

  Component Arrangement | Series Circuit ↔️ End-to-end

  Voltage | Parallel Circuit ↔️ Constant across all
• What type of voltage is present across all components in a parallel circuit?

  Constant voltage
• The voltage is the same across all components in a parallel circuit.
• In a series circuit, the current is the same through all components, but the voltage drops across each.
• In a series circuit, the voltage drop across each component is proportional to its resistance.


  True
• Unlike series circuits, there is no voltage division in parallel circuits.


  True
• The overall current in a series circuit is calculated using Ohm's law and the total resistance.

  True
• What happens to the current in a parallel circuit?

  Divides among branches
• How are components arranged in a series circuit?

  End-to-end
• What formula is used to calculate total resistance in a parallel circuit?

  $R_{total} =$ \frac{1}{\frac{1}{R_{1}} +$\frac{1}{R_{2}} +$$... +$ \frac{1}{R_{n}}}
• The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of individual resistances.
• The total resistance in a parallel circuit is calculated using the formula: R_{total}
• In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances
• In a parallel circuit, the voltage is constant across all components
• What is the sum of voltage drops in a series circuit equal to?

  Total voltage
• There is voltage division in a parallel circuit.

  False
• What is the formula for calculating total resistance in a series circuit?

  $R_{total} =$$R_{1} +$$R_{2} +$$... +$$R_{n}$
• In a parallel circuit, the total current divides up among the parallel paths
• The total current in a parallel circuit divides among the different paths.


  True
• In a series circuit, components are connected sequentially, while in a parallel circuit they are connected through multiple paths.

  True
• Total resistance in a series circuit is calculated by adding individual resistances, while in a parallel circuit it is calculated using reciprocals.


  True
• In a parallel circuit, the voltage is constant across all components because each is directly connected to the voltage source.
• In a series circuit, the current remains constant throughout all components.
• The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the branch currents.
• I_{total} = I_{1} + I_{2} + ... + I_{n}