Exercise: Parallel Circuits

Questions for: Parallel Circuits

A circuit is parallel between two points if ___ between those two points.
A:
the voltage divides
B:
more than one current path exists
C:
all resistors are equal
D:
there is only one current path
Answer: B
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A parallel resistor's value that changes with age will cause a corresponding change in ______ .
A:
branch current
B:
branch voltage
C:
both branch current and branch voltage
D:
power supply voltage
Answer: A
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If R2 opens in the given circuit, the voltage across R1 will ___.

A:
increase
B:
decrease
C:
equal 0 V
D:
remain unchanged
Answer: D
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If R1 opens in the given circuit, the total current equals ___.
A:
86 mA
B:
170 mA
C:
42 mA
D:
128 mA
Answer: D
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The total resistance in the given circuit is _____.

A:
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B:
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C:
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D:
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Answer: C
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