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Two resistors connected in series (R1, R2) are connected to two resistors that are connected in parallel (R3, R4). The series-parallel combination is connected to a battery. Each resistor has a resistance of 10.00 Ohms. The wires connecting the resistors and battery have negligible resistance.
- 20.2: Resistors in Series and Parallel
Compare the resistances and electromotive forces for the...
- 21.1: Resistors in Series and Parallel
Determine whether resistors are in series, parallel, or a...
- 20.2: Resistors in Series and Parallel
Learn how to calculate the equivalent resistance, current and voltage of resistor combinations that include both series and parallel circuits. Follow the steps and examples to reduce complex resistive networks to simple single resistors using Ohm's Law.
Compare the resistances and electromotive forces for the voltage sources connected in the same and opposite polarity, and in series and in parallel. When more than one voltage source is used, they can be connected either in series or in parallel, similar to resistors in a circuit.
Determine whether resistors are in series, parallel, or a combination of both series and parallel. Examine the circuit diagram to make this assessment. Resistors are in series if the same current must pass sequentially through them.
Determine whether resistors are in series, parallel, or a combination of both series and parallel. Examine the circuit diagram to make this assessment. Resistors are in series if the same current must pass sequentially through them.
Contrast the way total resistance is calculated for resistors in series and in parallel. Explain why total resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the smallest resistance of any of the resistors in that circuit.
Calculate total resistance of a circuit that contains a mixture of resistors connected in series and in parallel. Most circuits have more than one component, called a resistor that limits the flow of charge in the circuit. A measure of this limit on charge flow is called resistance.
