#1
In a series circuit, what happens to the total voltage?
It remains constant
ExplanationTotal voltage remains constant in a series circuit.
#2
What is the unit of measurement for resistance in a series circuit?
Ohm
ExplanationOhm is the unit of measurement for resistance in a series circuit.
#3
What is the formula to calculate voltage across a resistor in a series circuit?
V = I/R
ExplanationVoltage across a resistor (V) is calculated using Ohm's law: V = I/R.
#4
In a series circuit with multiple resistors, which statement about current is true?
The current through each resistor is the same
ExplanationCurrent is constant in a series circuit, flowing through each resistor.
#5
What is the relationship between resistance and current in a series circuit?
They are inversely proportional
ExplanationResistance and current are inversely proportional in a series circuit.
#6
How does adding more resistors affect the total resistance in a series circuit?
It increases
ExplanationAdding resistors in series increases the total resistance of the circuit.
#7
How does increasing the voltage source affect the current in a series circuit?
It increases
ExplanationIncreasing voltage source in a series circuit results in increased current.
#8
Which law governs the division of voltage and current in a series circuit?
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
ExplanationKirchhoff's Voltage Law governs the division of voltage and current in a series circuit.
#9
What is the voltage division rule used for in circuit analysis?
To distribute voltage across multiple resistors in series
ExplanationVoltage division rule is applied to distribute voltage across resistors in series.
#10
In a series circuit, if one resistor has a higher resistance than the others, what happens to the voltage across it?
It increases
ExplanationHigher resistance results in increased voltage across a resistor in a series circuit.
#11
What happens to the current in a series circuit if one resistor is removed?
It becomes zero
ExplanationRemoving a resistor in series circuit leads to zero current.
#12
What is the voltage across a resistor with zero resistance in a series circuit?
It is zero
ExplanationVoltage across a resistor with zero resistance is zero in a series circuit.
#13
What is the purpose of using voltage division in a series circuit?
To distribute the total voltage among different components
ExplanationVoltage division is used to distribute total voltage across components in a series circuit.
#14
What happens to the voltage across each resistor in a series circuit if the total resistance increases?
It decreases
ExplanationIncreasing total resistance in a series circuit leads to decreased voltage across each resistor.