Understanding Parallel circuits.

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Science
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11th Grade
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Hard
Rafael Guzman
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a defining characteristic of parallel circuits in terms of voltage?
The voltage across each component is identical.
The voltage is divided among components.
The voltage varies with each component.
The voltage is zero across each component.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the total current in a parallel circuit determined?
By adding the currents through each individual branch.
By measuring the current through a single branch.
By subtracting the smallest current from the largest.
By dividing the total voltage by the total resistance.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the total resistance when more resistors are added in parallel?
The total resistance decreases.
The total resistance increases.
The total resistance remains the same.
The total resistance becomes infinite.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit calculated?
Using the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.
By adding all the individual resistances.
By multiplying all the individual resistances.
By subtracting the smallest resistance from the largest.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the voltage drop across each resistor in a parallel circuit powered by a 12-volt battery?
12 volts
6 volts
0 volts
24 volts
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