Question 1

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law applies

Accepted Answer

A)  only to series circuits 
B)  only to parallel circuits 
C)  only to series-parallel circuits 
D)  all circuits 
A)  only to series circuits 
B)  only to parallel circuits 
C)  only to series-parallel circuits 
D)  all circuits D

Question 2

The current supplying a circuit comprising lamps in parallel

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same in each branch 
B)  is the sum of the currents in each branch 
C)  passes through each branch 
A)  is the same in each branch 
B)  is the sum of the currents in each branch 
C)  passes through each branch B

Question 3

The current passing through a circuit comprising components connected in series

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same everywhere in the circuit 
B)  is largest through the lamp closest to the supply 
C)  splits at each lamp 
D)  gets less the further it goes around the circuit 
A)  is the same everywhere in the circuit 
B)  is largest through the lamp closest to the supply 
C)  splits at each lamp 
D)  gets less the further it goes around the circuit A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct for a series circuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  the voltage across each component is the same as the supply voltage 
B)  the sum of the voltages across each component equals the supply voltage 
C)  the voltage is the same wherever it is measured 
D)  the largest voltage appears across the component nearest the supply 
A)  the voltage across each component is the same as the supply voltage 
B)  the sum of the voltages across each component equals the supply voltage 
C)  the voltage is the same wherever it is measured 
D)  the largest voltage appears across the component nearest the supply

Question 5

A parallel circuit consists of a number of __________ connected across the same supply

Accepted Answer

A)  individual circuits 
B)  lamps 
C)  branches 
D)  junctions 
A)  individual circuits 
B)  lamps 
C)  branches 
D)  junctions

Question 6

Two identical lamps are connected in series, and draw a current of 5 A from the supply. The current through each lamp is

Accepted Answer

A)  5 A 
B)  2.5 A 
C)  2.00A 
A)  5 A 
B)  2.5 A 
C)  2.00A

Question 7

Kirchhoff's Current Law applies

Accepted Answer

A)  only to series circuits 
B)  only to parallel circuits 
C)  only to series-parallel circuits 
D)  all circuits 
A)  only to series circuits 
B)  only to parallel circuits 
C)  only to series-parallel circuits 
D)  all circuits

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law applies

The current supplying a circuit comprising lamps in parallel

The current passing through a circuit comprising components connected in series

Which of the following statements is correct for a series circuit?

A parallel circuit consists of a number of __________ connected across the same supply

Two identical lamps are connected in series, and draw a current of 5 A from the supply. The current through each lamp is

Kirchhoff's Current Law applies

The Electron Theory of Electricity

Electric Current

Potential and Potential Difference

Resistance

Practical Conductors and Insulators

Effect of Temperature Change Upon Resistance

Ohms Law of Constant Proportionality

Cells and Batteries

Internal Resistance of Voltage Sources

Energy, Work, Heat and Power

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Magnetic Circuits

Electromagnetic Induction

Capacitors and Capacitance

Introduction to Alternating Current

Series Alternating-Current Circuits

Power in Alternating-Current Circuits

Parallel Alternating-Current Circuits

Power Factor Improvement

Balanced Three-Phase Ac Systems

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Exam 8: Series, Parallel and Series-Parallel Circuits

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law applies

The current supplying a circuit comprising lamps in parallel

The current passing through a circuit comprising components connected in series

Which of the following statements is correct for a series circuit?

A parallel circuit consists of a number of __________ connected across the same supply

Two identical lamps are connected in series, and draw a current of 5 A from the supply. The current through each lamp is

Kirchhoff's Current Law applies

The Electron Theory of Electricity

Electric Current

Potential and Potential Difference

Resistance

Practical Conductors and Insulators

Effect of Temperature Change Upon Resistance

Ohms Law of Constant Proportionality

Cells and Batteries

Internal Resistance of Voltage Sources

Energy, Work, Heat and Power

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Magnetic Circuits

Electromagnetic Induction

Capacitors and Capacitance

Introduction to Alternating Current

Series Alternating-Current Circuits

Power in Alternating-Current Circuits

Parallel Alternating-Current Circuits

Power Factor Improvement

Balanced Three-Phase Ac Systems

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