Directions: In a series circuit, certain general rules may be stated with regard to quantities of voltage, current, resistance, and power. Express these rules. 1. “In a series circuit, voltage . . .” 2. “In a series circuit, current . . .” 3. “In a series circuit, resistance . . .” 4. “In a series circuit, power . . .” 5. “In a parallel circuit, voltage . . .” 6. “In a parallel circuit, current . . .” 7. “In a parallel circuit, resistance . . .” 8. “In a parallel circuit, power . . .”

Directions: In a series circuit, certain general rules may be stated with regard to quantities of voltage, current, resistance, and power. Express these rules. 1. “In a series circuit, voltage . . .” 2. “In a series circuit, current . . .” 3. “In a series circuit, resistance . . .” 4. “In a series circuit, power . . .” 5. “In a parallel circuit, voltage . . .” 6. “In a parallel circuit, current . . .” 7. “In a parallel circuit, resistance . . .” 8. “In a parallel circuit, power . . .”

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Chapter15: Alternating-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43P: An ac generator is connected to a device whose internal circuits are not known. We only know current...

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