An 8-ohm resistor is in series with a lamp. The circuit current is 1 A. With 20

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An 8-ohm resistor is in series with a lamp. The circuit current is 1 A. With 20 V applied, what voltage is being allowed for the lamp?
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A. 4 V
B. 8 V
C. 12 V
D. 20 V

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12 V

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2. If two resistors have the same voltage drop in a series circuit, it means:
Options
A. they are connected in parallel
B. they are of unequal value
C. the voltage has doubled
D. they are of equal value

5. 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

8. When a battery is connected to a series circuit, it delivers current based only upon:
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A. primary/secondary difference
B. total resistance
C. the polarity connections
D. average resistance

9.

Which is a true statement about the circuit in the given circuit?
Options
A. The batteries are series-aiding and the total source voltage equals 21 V.
B. The batteries are series-opposing and the total source voltage equals 3 V.
C. The batteries are series-aiding and the total source voltage equals 3 V.
D. The batteries are series-opposing and the total source voltage equals 21 V.

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