Consider a simple circuit with an EMF ε=25V and two resistors R1 = 50Ω and R2 = 10Ω.  Now consider two configurations of this circuit, Case 1 where the resistors are in a series configuration, and Case 2 where the resistors are in a parallel configuration.  Using Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Laws, determine the total current and total resistance in the circuit in each case.  Are the total resistances different or the same for the two cases?  Give an explanation of how you combined the separate resistances in each of these cases.  Show your mathematical work and sketch or attach an image of any circuits you build in the simulation or by hand.

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Consider a simple circuit with an EMF ε=25V and two resistors R1 = 50Ω and R2 = 10Ω.  Now consider two configurations of this circuit, Case 1 where the resistors are in a series configuration, and Case 2 where the resistors are in a parallel configuration.  Using Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Laws, determine the total current and total resistance in the circuit in each case.  Are the total resistances different or the same for the two cases?  Give an explanation of how you combined the separate resistances in each of these cases.  Show your mathematical work and sketch or attach an image of any circuits you build in the simulation or by hand.  

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