Delmar Unit 7
In a parallel circuit the total current flow is equal to the sum of the ___ through
all the branches - correct answer ✔currents
In a parallel circuit, the total ___ is less than that of the lowest value resistor -
correct answer ✔resistance
An increase of current, not resistance, results in an increase of - correct
answer ✔load
When determining the total resistance in a parallel circuit, the reciprocal of any
number is that number divided into - correct answer ✔1
In a parallel circuit the amount of current that flows through each resistor is
inversely proportional to the ___ value - correct answer ✔resistance
Most devices such as a light receptacle at home and office buildings are
connected in ____ - correct answer ✔Parallel Series
The voltage drop across any branch of a parallel circuit is the same as
_______________ voltage. - correct answer ✔applied
Three rules for solving parallel circuits - correct answer ✔1. The total current
is the sum of the currents through all branches of the circuit
2. The voltage across any part of the circuit is the same as the total voltage
3. The total resistance is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each
individual branch
In a parallel circuit the total current flow is equal to the sum of the ___ through
all the branches - correct answer ✔currents
In a parallel circuit, the total ___ is less than that of the lowest value resistor -
correct answer ✔resistance
An increase of current, not resistance, results in an increase of - correct
answer ✔load
When determining the total resistance in a parallel circuit, the reciprocal of any
number is that number divided into - correct answer ✔1
In a parallel circuit the amount of current that flows through each resistor is
inversely proportional to the ___ value - correct answer ✔resistance
Most devices such as a light receptacle at home and office buildings are
connected in ____ - correct answer ✔Parallel Series
The voltage drop across any branch of a parallel circuit is the same as
_______________ voltage. - correct answer ✔applied
Three rules for solving parallel circuits - correct answer ✔1. The total current
is the sum of the currents through all branches of the circuit
2. The voltage across any part of the circuit is the same as the total voltage
3. The total resistance is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each
individual branch
