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Series Circuits

Terms in this set (15)

the same in all resistors
In a series circuit with more than one resistor, the current remains
largest resistor
In a series circuit with more than one resistor, the highest voltage is across the
one third the value of source voltage
If three equal resistors are in series, the voltage drop of any one resistor
is zero
In a closed loop, the algebraic sum of all voltages (both sources and drops)
One
Series circuits contain this many paths for current flow?
current increases
If voltage remains the same, and Resistance is lowered what happens to current?
current increases
If resistance is held constant and voltage is increased, what happens to current?
current is decreased
If Voltage is held constant and resistance is increased, what happens to current?
Ammeter
Which meter is connected in series?
Ohmmeter
Which meter is used with circuit power turned off?
Voltmeter, Ohmmeter
Which two meters are hooked up in parallel?
voltage and current
These two values are directly proportional
current and resistance
These two values are inversely proportional
infiniate
An open switch will have how much resistance
source voltage
A blown fuse will have how much voltage across it?
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