Short test: Resistors in Series and parallel

Question 1 of 7

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Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A1: ( increases, decreases )

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Question 2 of 7

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Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A2: ( increases, decreases )

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Question 3 of 7

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Which of the following combinations of resistors has the lowest resistance?

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A
B
C
D

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Question 4 of 7

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When resistors are connected in series in a circuit, the current (I) is divided among the resistors.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 5 of 7

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In a series circuit, the potential difference (V) across the whole circuit is equal to the sum of the potential difference across each circuit component.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 6 of 7

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The current from the electrical source of a parallel circuit is equal to the current in each parallel branch.

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True
False

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Question 7 of 7

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In a parallel circuit, the potential difference (V) across the whole circuit is equal to the sum of the potential difference across each circuit component.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Quiz on Short test: Resistors in Series and parallel, created by Nursultan Zhakupov on 19/03/2017.

Short test: Resistors in Series and parallel

Question 1 of 7

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A1: increases decreases( increases, decreases )

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A2: increases decreases( increases, decreases )

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

Which of the following combinations of resistors has the lowest resistance?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

When resistors are connected in series in a circuit, the current (I) is divided among the resistors.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

In a series circuit, the potential difference (V) across the whole circuit is equal to the sum of the potential difference across each circuit component.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

The current from the electrical source of a parallel circuit is equal to the current in each parallel branch.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

In a parallel circuit, the potential difference (V) across the whole circuit is equal to the sum of the potential difference across each circuit component.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A1: ( increases, decreases )

Three resistors, R1, R2 and R3, of equal resistance R are connected in a circuit. How will the readings on ammeters A1 and A2 be affected when switch S is closed? Reading on A2: ( increases, decreases )