Series and Parallel Circuits (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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What is the main feature of a series circuit?
What is the main feature of a series circuit?
Current same at every point
What is a junction in an electrical circuit?
What is a junction in an electrical circuit?
A meeting point of conductors
At a junction, currents in are A and A. If one current out is A, what is the other?
At a junction, currents in are A and A. If one current out is A, what is the other?
A
What rule governs current at a junction?
What rule governs current at a junction?
Current in = current out
In a parallel circuit with branches carrying and , what is the total current ?
In a parallel circuit with branches carrying and , what is the total current ?
How must an ammeter be connected to measure current correctly?
How must an ammeter be connected to measure current correctly?
In series
Why must an ammeter be connected in series?
Why must an ammeter be connected in series?
To let all current flow through it
What happens if you connect an ammeter in parallel?
What happens if you connect an ammeter in parallel?
Incorrect reading; may damage it
Why can't charge accumulate at a junction?
Why can't charge accumulate at a junction?
Charge is conserved
In a series circuit, where can you place an ammeter?
In a series circuit, where can you place an ammeter?
Anywhere in the circuit
What happens to current after it splits in parallel branches?
What happens to current after it splits in parallel branches?
Recombines to original total
What fundamental principle governs all current behaviour in circuits?
What fundamental principle governs all current behaviour in circuits?
Charge cannot be created/destroyed