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  • If series current doubles, then:


  • Options
  • A. resistance is halved
  • B. voltage is doubled
  • C. voltage is reduced
  • D. resistance is doubled

  • Correct Answer
  • resistance is halved 


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    • 1. If three resistors of 1.5 kilohms, 470 ohms, and 3300 ohms are in series with a 25-volt source, what is the total circuit current?

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    • A. 210 mA
    • B. 5.2 mA
    • C. 4.7 mA
    • D. .007 A
    • Discuss
    • 2. One of the most common applications of a potentiometer is as an adjustable voltage divider, also known as

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    • A. voltage control
    • B. current control
    • C. volume control
    • D. divider control
    • Discuss
    • 3. 

      In the given circuit, what type of failure will cause the voltage at point B to equal the voltage at point C?


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    • A. R1 shorts
    • B. R2 shorts
    • C. R3 shorts
    • D. R2 opens
    • Discuss
    • 4. Given a series circuit containing resistors of different values, which statement is not true?

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    • A. The current through each resistor is the same.
    • B. The sum of the voltage drops across each resistive element will be equal.
    • C. The total resistance is the sum of the value of the resistors.
    • D. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Resistance in a series circuit will:

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    • A. control the voltage
    • B. double the current
    • C. halve the power
    • D. oppose current
    • Discuss
    • 6. A series circuit schematic is recognized because all the components are connected:

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    • A. diagonally across the page
    • B. in a uniform vertical manner
    • C. end to end in a "string"
    • D. horizontally across the page
    • Discuss
    • 7. What determines the total resistance in a series circuit?

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    • A. the largest resistor
    • B. the sum of the resistors
    • C. the largest resistor minus the smaller
    • D. the smallest resistor
    • Discuss
    • 8. If 5 V and 16 V power supplies are connected in series-opposing, what is the total voltage?

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    • A. 11 V
    • B. 16 V
    • C. 21 V
    • D. 80 V
    • Discuss
    • 9. If two resistors have the same voltage drop in a series circuit, it means:

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    • A. they are connected in parallel
    • B. they are of unequal value
    • C. the voltage has doubled
    • D. they are of equal value
    • Discuss
    • 10. Power is defined as:

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    • A. the rate at which work is done
    • B. work
    • C. the conversion of energy
    • D. joules
    • Discuss


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