Deck 4: Series Dc Circuits

Question 1

___________ can be determined by observing the direction of current flow.

Answer 1

Polarity

Question 2

In a series circuit, what limits current?

Answer 2

Current is limited by the total resistance of the circuit.

Question 3

A series circuit has multiple paths for current flow.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is the rule for calculating total applied voltage (ET) in a series circuit?

Question 5

Voltages add for power sources connected in series aiding.

Question 6

In a series circuit, the sum of the voltage drops will equal the source _________________.

Question 7

Explain how to make voltage measurements on a circuit with respect to ground.

Question 8

When making measurements, ____________ is at zero potential with respect to other points in the circuit.

Question 9

When sources are connected series ___________, the voltages subtract.

Question 10

What is the rule for calculating total power used (PT) in a series circuit?

Question 11

How is the polarity of a resistor determined?

Question 12

Voltage is determined by observing the direction of current flow.

Question 13

In a(n) ____________ circuit, the same current flows through each resistor, and the current is limited by the total resistance of the circuit.

Question 14

Total resistance in a series circuit is equal to the sum of all resistors.

Question 15

___________________ flows in a circuit because the electrons are pushed by the voltage source.