Exercise
Form 7: Voltage and Current in Parallel
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the principles of voltage and current in parallel circuits, conducting hands-on experiments to observe how voltage remains constant while current divides among multiple branches, enhancing their understanding of electrical concepts and circuit behavior.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which equation expresses total current in a parallel circuit with three branches?
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Which equation expresses branch voltage in a parallel circuit?
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In a parallel circuit, which branch carries the largest current?
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In a parallel circuit, which branch carries the smallest current?
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A parallel circuit has two branches carrying 4 A and 5 A respectively. What is total supply current?
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MultiChoice
Total current from battery is 10 A. One parallel branch draws 7 A. How much current draws the second branch?
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MultiChoice
A 12 V source is connected across a 6 ohm branch resistor in parallel. What current flows through that branch?
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MultiChoice
Two 4 ohm resistors are connected in parallel. What is their combined resistance?
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Resistors of 3 ohms and 6 ohms are connected in parallel. What is total resistance?
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Which statement best summarizes parallel circuit behavior?
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If a switch opens one branch of a two-branch parallel circuit, what happens to current in the other branch?
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In a parallel circuit, total current supplied by power source is always: