1. Fundamentals

Series Parallel — Quiz

Test your understanding of series parallel with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes a series circuit?

Question 2

In a parallel circuit, how does the total current from the source relate to the current through individual branches?

Question 3

If a series circuit has a total voltage of $12 \ V$ and a total resistance of $6 \ \Omega$, what is the total current flowing through the circuit?

Question 4

A parallel circuit has two resistors, $R_1 = 10 \ \Omega$ and $R_2 = 10 \ \Omega$. If the voltage across $R_1$ is $5 \ V$, what is the voltage across $R_2$?

Question 5

What is the primary difference in current flow between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?