Activity 1: COMPLETE ME! Directions: In a series circuit, certain general rules may be stated with regard to quantities of voltage, current, resistance, and power. Express these rules, using your own words. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. 1. "In a series circuit, voltage..." 2. "In a series circuit, current.. 3. "In a series circuit, resistance. 4. "In a series circuit, power..." 5. "In a parallel circuit, voltage. 6. "In a parallel circuit, current . 7. "In a parallel circuit, resistance. 8. "In a parallel circuit, power..."

Activity 1: COMPLETE ME! Directions: In a series circuit, certain general rules may be stated with regard to quantities of voltage, current, resistance, and power. Express these rules, using your own words. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. 1. "In a series circuit, voltage..." 2. "In a series circuit, current.. 3. "In a series circuit, resistance. 4. "In a series circuit, power..." 5. "In a parallel circuit, voltage. 6. "In a parallel circuit, current . 7. "In a parallel circuit, resistance. 8. "In a parallel circuit, power..."

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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