Engineering Simple series and parallel circuits

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A user seeks help understanding the basic properties of simple series and parallel circuits. For series circuits, they correctly identify that current remains constant, total resistance is the sum of individual resistances, and total voltage equals the sum of voltages across components. In parallel circuits, they note that voltage is constant across elements, total current is the sum of branch currents, and provide the formula for total resistance. However, they express confusion about additional properties for both types of circuits, indicating they can only find three. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarification on these fundamental concepts in circuit theory.
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I'm really new to circuits so any help would be nice!o:)

Homework Statement


1) derive the basic properties of a simple series circuit.
2) derive the basic properties of a simple parallel circuit.

Homework Equations


n/a

The Attempt at a Solution


1)a)the current through a circuit element is the same throughout the circuit.
b)the sum of the resistance is equal to the total resistance in the circuit.
c)the sum of the voltages across each circuit element is equal to the total voltage of the source.
d)i dono
e)i dono

2a)the voltage across a circuit element is the same as the source throughout the circuit
b)the sum of the current through each branch is equal to the total current
c)1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 . . . + 1/Rn
d)i dono
e)i dono
 
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unknown_2 said:
I'm really new to circuits so any help would be nice!o:)

Homework Statement


1) derive the basic properties of a simple series circuit.
2) derive the basic properties of a simple parallel circuit.


Homework Equations


n/a


The Attempt at a Solution


1)a)the current through a circuit element is the same throughout the circuit.
b)the sum of the resistance is equal to the total resistance in the circuit.
c)the sum of the voltages across each circuit element is equal to the total voltage of the source.
d)i dono
e)i dono

2a)the voltage across a circuit element is the same as the source throughout the circuit
b)the sum of the current through each branch is equal to the total current
c)1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 . . . + 1/Rn
d)i dono
e)i dono

a), b) and c) are all correct statements.

For d) and e), what was the question? :confused:
 
there's supposed to be 2 more properties for each. and i have no clue what they are. I've looked through my text and through internet sources but i can only find 3.
 

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