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What is the formula for total resistance of resistors in series?

RT=R1+R2+R3R_T = R_1 + R_2 + R_3

What is the formula for total resistance of resistors in parallel?

1RT=1R1+1R2\frac{1}{R_T} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2}

Two resistors of 4Ω4\,\Omega and 16Ω16\,\Omega are in parallel. What is their total resistance?

3.2Ω3.2\,\Omega

Which formula calculates power when voltage and current are known?

P=VIP = VI

A 60W60\,\text{W} lamp operates for 120s120\,\text{s}. How much energy is used?

7200J7200\,\text{J}

How does current behave in a series circuit?

Same throughout the circuit

How does potential difference behave across branches in a parallel circuit?

Same across each branch

When identical cells are connected in series, what happens to total voltage?

Sum of each cell's voltage

When identical cells are in parallel, what is the total voltage?

Same as single cell

Which principle is Kirchhoff's First Law based on?

Conservation of charge

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