Exercise: Parallel Circuits

Questions for: Parallel Circuits

An ammeter is connected in ______ with the branch resistor to measure branch current, and in ______ with the voltage supply to measure total parallel circuit current.
A:
parallel, series
B:
series, parallel
C:
series, series
D:
parallel, parallel
Answer: C
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As additional resistors are connected to a parallel circuit, the total resistance will ___.
A:
increase
B:
increase by the value of the resistor being connected
C:
decrease
D:
remain unchanged
Answer: C
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The total current in the given circuit equals _____.

A:
86 mA
B:
170 mA
C:
42 mA
D:
128 mA
Answer: B
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Parallel circuits have only one path for current.
A:
True
B:
False
C:
D:
Answer: B
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The total resistance of like value resistors in parallel is equal to the value of the resistors multiplied by the number of resistors used.
A:
True
B:
False
C:
D:
Answer: B
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