2.2.1 Characteristics of Series Circuits

• What is a series circuit defined as?

  One path for current
• In a series circuit, the current is the same
• The current in a series circuit is different at each component.

  False
• Describe how current flows in a series circuit.

  Single path, same current
• Steps for describing current flow in a series circuit:

  1️⃣ Current enters the circuit from one end

  2️⃣ It flows through each component in sequence

  3️⃣ The current leaves the circuit from the other end
• A series circuit provides only a single path for electric current.
• The current in a series circuit decreases as it passes through each component.

  False
• In a series circuit, current flows from the positive to the negative terminal.
• What happens to the current as it flows through each component in a series circuit?

  It remains the same
• Describe the flow of current in a series circuit.

  1️⃣ Current enters the circuit from one end

  2️⃣ It flows through each component in sequence

  3️⃣ The current leaves the circuit from the other end
• The current in a series circuit flows through each component one after the other.
• In a series circuit, current flows through a single
• Current in a series circuit flows through each component one after the other.
• In a series circuit, the current remains the same
• What is the mathematical expression for the total voltage in a series circuit?

  V_{total} = V_{1} + V_{2} + ... + V_{n}</latex>
• Match the resistor with its voltage drop in the example:

  R1 ↔️ 2V

  R2 ↔️ 4V

  R3 ↔️ 6V
• In a series circuit, the voltage drop is directly proportional to the resistance
• The voltage across each component in a series circuit depends on its resistance relative to the total resistance.
• What is the sum of the voltages across each component in a series circuit equal to?

  $V_{total}$
• The sum of the voltages across each component in a series circuit equals the total voltage
• In a series circuit with two resistors (R1 = 2Ω and R2 = 3Ω) connected to a 5V battery, what is the voltage across R1?

  2V
• The total voltage in a series circuit is the sum of the voltage drops across each component.
• What is the formula for the total voltage in a series circuit?

  $V_{total} =$$V1 +$$V2 +$$...$
• In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided among the components based on their resistance
• The sum of the voltages across each component in a series circuit equals the total voltage.
• What is the formula for calculating the total resistance in a series circuit?

  R_{total} = R_{1} + R_{2} + ...</latex>
• In a series circuit, the electric current remains the same
• Match the circuit type with its path for current:

  Series ↔️ Single

  Parallel ↔️ Multiple
• Describe the flow of current in a series circuit.

  1️⃣ Enters from one end

  2️⃣ Passes through each component

  3️⃣ Leaves from the other end
• The current in a series circuit remains the same throughout the circuit.
• What is the relationship between voltage drop and resistance in a series circuit?

  Proportional
• What is the formula for calculating the total voltage in a series circuit?

  $V_{total} =$$V_{1} +$$V_{2} +$$...$
• In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances
• What law is used to find voltage or current in a series circuit?

  Ohm's Law