Series and Parallel Circuit

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit that contains only one path for current flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.

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How many paths does a series circuit have?

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1

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How many paths does a parallel circuit have?

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2 or more

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What is a fuse?

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A thin piece of metal that melts rapidly when current passing through it reaches a certain limit.

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What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

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The total resistance increases.

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What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

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The total resistance decreases.

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In a series circuit, how does the voltage divide among components?

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The voltage divides among components based on their resistance.

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In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each component compare?

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The voltage across each component is the same.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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The relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is given by V = I × R.