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Is it acceptable to think of a voltage divider as a series of separate circuits all with the same power supply but each with a different set of resistors?
A circuit is a closed loop through which electric current can flow. It is made up of various components such as wires, resistors, capacitors, and power sources.
AC (alternating current) circuits have a continuously changing direction of current flow, while DC (direct current) circuits have a constant direction of current flow. AC is commonly used for power distribution, while DC is used for electronic devices.
Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them. It is commonly used to calculate the amount of current flowing through a circuit.
A resistor is used to limit the flow of current in a circuit. It can also be used to change the voltage or current in a circuit, and to protect other components from excessive current.
In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another in a single loop, while in a parallel circuit, the components are connected in multiple branches. In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout, while in a parallel circuit, the voltage is the same throughout.