3. Electric Circuits
Compound Direct Current (dc) Circuits — Quiz
Test your understanding of compound direct current (dc) circuits with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In a compound direct current circuit, what is the main difference between the behavior of components in a series part and a parallel part?
Question 2
What is the equivalent resistance of two resistors, $6\ \Omega$ and $3\ \Omega$, connected in series?
Question 3
What is the equivalent resistance of two resistors, $6\ \Omega$ and $3\ \Omega$, connected in parallel?
Question 4
A $12\ \text{V}$ battery is connected across a single $4\ \Omega$ resistor. What current flows through the resistor?
Question 5
Two resistors, $4\ \Omega$ and $8\ \Omega$, are connected in parallel across a $12\ \text{V}$ battery. What is the current through the $4\ \Omega$ resistor?