Series Resistors (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Series resistor arrangement
Series resistor arrangement
One after another, single line, one path for current
Current at different points in series circuit
Current at different points in series circuit
Same/identical everywhere
Voltage distribution in series circuits
Voltage distribution in series circuits
Divided across resistors
Total voltage formula for series
Total voltage formula for series
Total resistance formula for series
Total resistance formula for series
Adding resistors in series: effect on resistance
Adding resistors in series: effect on resistance
Increases total resistance
Adding resistors in series: effect on current
Adding resistors in series: effect on current
Decreases current
Voltage drop across higher resistance
Voltage drop across higher resistance
More/larger voltage drop
Voltage division in series depends on
Voltage division in series depends on
Resistance values (proportional)
Total R: 5Ω + 17Ω in series
Total R: 5Ω + 17Ω in series
22Ω