Physics 5054 · O Level · Series and parallel circuits

Series and parallel circuits — practice question

Fig. 5.1 depicts a circuit made from three resistors.
(a)[3]

Calculate the total resistance for this circuit arrangement.

(b)[2]

The circuit is linked to a d.c. power supply. Voltmeters are connected across the resistors, as shown in Fig. 5.2. Current flows through each resistor. Compare the three voltmeter readings. No calculation is needed.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: For resistors in parallel, $1/R_t = 1/R_1 + 1/R_2$ or $R_t = R_1R_2/(R_1+R_2)$

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