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Homework Statement
in a series circuit, how is the voltage supplied to the circuit by the battery related to the voltages across the resistors in the circuit?
flower1319 said:Homework Statement
in a series circuit, how is the voltage supplied to the circuit by the battery related to the voltages across the resistors in the circuit?
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The Attempt at a Solution
In a series circuit, the voltage remains the same across all components, while in parallel circuits, the voltage across each component can vary. This is because in a series circuit, the components are connected in a single path, so the voltage is shared among them. In contrast, in a parallel circuit, each component has its own separate path and can receive the full voltage from the source.
No, the voltage of a battery remains constant regardless of whether it is connected in a series or parallel circuit. However, the voltage across individual components can change depending on their placement in the circuit.
The voltage in a series circuit directly affects the brightness of a light bulb. As the voltage increases, the brightness of the light bulb also increases. This is because the voltage is responsible for powering the flow of electricity through the bulb, which in turn produces light.
Yes, voltage can be added in a series circuit. When multiple batteries are connected in series, the voltage adds up. For example, if two 1.5V batteries are connected in series, the total voltage would be 3V.
In a series circuit, resistors reduce the voltage by dissipating energy as heat. This means that the voltage across each resistor decreases as it moves through the circuit. However, the total voltage in the circuit remains the same, as it is shared among all components. The amount of voltage drop across a resistor depends on its resistance value.