Definition of series circuit Right Ans - Current flows in a single path
through all components
In which direction does current flow? Right Ans - Negative to positive
Current is the ____ throughout whole circuit Right Ans - Same
4 steps of troubleshooting Right Ans - Analyze, check setup,
calculate/measure, check results
An open series component drops _____ volts Right Ans - Applied
Resistance is how much over open component? Right Ans - Max or infinite
Short provides how much resistance? Right Ans - No resistance
Shorts read how many volts? Right Ans - 0 volts!!!
Is current or volts the same at all points in parallel circuit? Right Ans -
Volts. Each branch reads applied volts
Open components in parallel branch have how much current? Right Ans - 0
A
Current is (blank) with an open in parallel branch Right Ans - Lowered
What happens to current with a short in parallel branch? Right Ans -
Increases to MAX
Opening what series-parallel component will cause amps to be 0? Right
Ans - Series component. Volts dropped across open
Current (increases/decreases) if a parallel component opens in series-parallel
Right Ans - Decreases
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