Exam 5: Series Circuits

In most electrical and electronic systems, both sides of the voltage source are connected to ground.

The total resistance of a series string equals the sum of the individual resistances.

To diagnose or to analyze is other name for

In a series circuit, individual voltage drops are ______________ to the series resistance values.

Whose law states that the sum of all resistor voltage drops in a series circuit equals the applied voltage?

The resistance of a short circuit is assumed to be ________ ohms.

Components that are in the same current path are called

The total resistance of a series string is equal to the

The IR voltage across each series connected resistor is called an IR drop, or voltage drop.

Generally, schematics show only the value and polarity of a voltage source with respect to ground.

The voltage drop across a series connected shorted component

In a series circuit, the resistor with the largest resistance value dissipates

The term electrically isolated means that the resistance between each ground or common point is infinite ohms.

For a series circuit, a break in the current path means ________ current in all components.

When using double subscript notation, generally the first letter indicates the point of measurement and the second letter is the

With current through a resistance, the voltage across the resistance is equal to ______________ times resistance.

In most electronic systems, one side of the voltage source is connected to

The IR voltage across each series connected resistor is called a(n)

In a series connected short circuit, the voltage across each good component ______________.

Series-opposing voltages are