Match the statement with the type of circuit it applies to. The total current is the sum of all individual currents through each component. The total resistance is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each individual resistance. The total current decreases as the total resistance increases. 1. Series The total current increases as the total resistance 2. Parallel increases. 3. Both The total resistance is equal to the sum of individual resistances. 4. Neither The total voltage change is same across each component. The total current is equal to the current through each component. Total voltage change is the sum of individual voltage changes. > >

Match the statement with the type of circuit it applies to. The total current is the sum of all individual currents through each component. The total resistance is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each individual resistance. The total current decreases as the total resistance increases. 1. Series The total current increases as the total resistance 2. Parallel increases. 3. Both The total resistance is equal to the sum of individual resistances. 4. Neither The total voltage change is same across each component. The total current is equal to the current through each component. Total voltage change is the sum of individual voltage changes. > >

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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