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Voltage divided by total resistance will give the current. The resistance is simply the sum of all the individual resistances.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIncrease, as compared to what? - In a series circuit, every part of the circuit has the same current, that is, the same amount of Amperes.
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How is the total resistance in a series circuit is determined?
The total resistance in a series circuit is determined by adding (summing) the individual resistances of each component in the circuit.
What is the formula for total current in a series circuit?
Current = (Voltage across the circuit) divided by (Total resistance of the circuit). The current is the same at every point in the series circuit.
How is total resistance calculated in a series circuit?
If the circuit consists of resistors only, you simply add the values of all the resistors, in ohms.
Can the total of the voltage drop across the loads of a series circuit ever exceed the total of the source voltages applied to that circuit?
no
When you add a resistor to a series circuit what will happen to the total current?
increase.
Formula for finding power in a DC circuit?
multiply the total voltage in the circuit by the total amperage
How many standard lighting outlets on a 20 ampere circuit?
16 outlets or 80% of the total Amperage of the circuit.
What happens if you add more loads to a series circuit?
When you have multiple loads in a series, the resistance of the loads is added together allowing very little current to flow through the circuit to power any of the loads, making for a low amperage circuit. If you have your loads in parellel, the resistance of the loads in the circuit is subtracted which allows more current to flow, making for a high amperage circuit.
How is the total resistance in a series circuit is determined?
The total resistance in a series circuit is determined by adding (summing) the individual resistances of each component in the circuit.
What happens if you add more loads to a series?
When you have multiple loads in a series, the resistance of the loads is added together allowing very little current to flow through the circuit to power any of the loads, making for a low amperage circuit. If you have your loads in parellel, the resistance of the loads in the circuit is subtracted which allows more current to flow, making for a high amperage circuit.
What is the formula for total current in a series circuit?
Current = (Voltage across the circuit) divided by (Total resistance of the circuit). The current is the same at every point in the series circuit.
When you add resistors that are in a series to a ciruit?
You raise the total resistance by that amount if added in series to a circuit. If you add them in parallel to a circuit then that total resistance will be less than the total of the added circuit.
What happens to the total impedance of a series RC ciRCuit as the frequency is increased?
when the frequency is increased the total impedance of a series RC circuit is decrease.
Why does a series resonant circuit cannot be tank circuit?
A series resonant circuit has it's reactive components connected in series with each other; while the reactive components, as in a "tank" circuit, are connected in parallel with each other. The resonant series circuit has the capability of producing usable increased voltage levels across each component at resonance, while the resonant tank circuit does not. The resonant parallel, or "tank" circuit; has the dual capability of creating a situation whereby the input amperage level is reduced to minimum while, at the same time, a maximum amount of circulating amperage is created between the two reactive tank components at resonance.
What is the maximum cannot exceed total amperage allowed on a 20 amp 120 V circuit?
The total allowable load in amps on a branch circuit by Code is 80 per cent of the circuit rating. Therefore, a 20 amp circuit shouldn't be loaded over 16 amps total.
In a parallel circuit does the battery run out very quickly?
No, it will run out just as much as if you put it in a series circuit. Parallel circuits involve the same voltage or amperage to go to each component.
If R1 equals 2 and R2 equals 4 in a 12 volt series circuit what is the total circuit resistance?
Series circuit? Add 'em!
