PROBLEMS:
a. The sum of the individual resistances in a series circuit is
equal to the _________________ resistance of the circuit.
b. Select the formula used to solve for total resistance in a
series circuit.
A.
Rt = R1 = R2 = R3
B.
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3
C.
Rt + R1 + R2 = R3
D.
Rt = R1 + R2 = R3
c. Match each symbol in column A with the circuit function it
represents in column B.
A
B
________ (1)
IR1
a.
Current through R1.
________ (2)
It
b.
Total resistance.
________ (3)
Rt
c.
Resistor R3.
________ (4)
Et
d.
Total voltage.
________ (5)
ER1
e.
Total current.
________ (6)
R3
f.
Voltage drop across R1.
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