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    Necole Ira M. Bautista Grade 11- Maxwell Self Check 2.

    1
    9/20/2021
    1. Are the resistors shown connected in parallel or series? Explain.

    The resistors are connected in series because the same current flows through all
    three resistors. The output current of the first resistor flows into the input of the
    second resistor and to the input of the third resistor; therefore, the current is the
    same in each resistor.

    2. Express Ohm’s Law verbally.


    Ohm’s law says that the voltage across a resistor equals the current through the
    resistor multiplied by the resistance of the resistor.

    3. Explain why the current is the same at all points in the circuit below.

    A higher voltage at some point would push the current in the direction that further
    increases the voltage. If the current were not constant, the mobile charges would
    bunch up in places, which means that the voltage would decrease at that point.

    4. In a flashlight, the batteries are normally connected in series. Why are they not
    connected in parallel?
    Batteries are connected in series so that power output is much lower for the same
    amount of voltage. Batteries are connected in series to reduce the overall loss of
    energy from the circuit.
    5. What type of current is used in cars?
    DC., the majority of automotive components require a DC charge to work properly.

    6. What type of current is used in the Home?


    Alternating current (AC) electricity is the category of electricity usually used in
    homes and businesses.

    7. What are the different types of Circuits? Close circuit, open circuit, short circuit,
    series circuit, and parallel circuit.

    8. Differentiate open circuits from the closed circuits.


    In Open Circuit, the electric current (charged particles) does not flow from an active
    energy source to the connected load or other components due to the incomplete path.
    In a closed circuit, the electric current (charged particles) flows from an active energy
    source to the connected load or other components due to the closed-loop path.

    In an electric open circuit, no electrical connection occurs between the source and load.
    If any sides of the source or other components disconnect in an electric circuit, the
    current will not flow. That’s why the load will not be activated. In a closed circuit, a
    closed-loop path occurs with the connected source and the load.

    9. What is a short circuit?


    A low or negligible resistance connection between two conductors in an electric circuit
    is termed a short circuit. A short circuit would result in the production of more heat
    and eventually resulting in sparks, flames, or smoke. A short circuit can be caused
    due to loose connections, faulty insulation, abrupt chewing up of
    wires by pests, and old appliances. One of the best and commonly used techniques to
    prevent damages using a short circuit is using a fuse or a circuit breaker.

    10. How do they get the total capacitance in a parallel circuit?


    To calculate the total overall capacitance in a parallel circuit, you add up the individual
    capacitances using the following formula: CTotal = C1 + C2 + C3, and so on.

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