Welcome to the PF.jay_buckets said:
I think part 1 asks about the 100 Ohm resistor, no? And good start, BTW.jay_buckets said:
Ohms, or Volts, or both?berkeman said:
Connecting two resistors to a battery creates a series circuit, which means that the resistors are connected in a single path and the current flows through both resistors. This results in a decrease in the overall current in the circuit, as the resistance of the resistors limits the flow of electricity.
Connecting two resistors to a battery can serve various purposes, such as dividing the voltage in a circuit or reducing the amount of current flowing through a specific component. Additionally, it can also help in controlling the amount of power dissipated in the circuit.
The values of the resistors determine the amount of resistance in the circuit, which in turn affects the flow of current. Higher value resistors will result in a lower current, while lower value resistors will allow more current to flow through the circuit.
If the resistors are properly connected and have appropriate values, it is unlikely that connecting them to a battery will cause damage to the circuit. However, if the resistors are not connected correctly or have values that are too low, it can result in a large current flow that may damage the circuit components.
When resistors are connected in a series circuit, their resistances add up. Therefore, the overall resistance of the circuit can be calculated by adding the individual resistances of the two resistors. This can be expressed as R_total = R1 + R2.