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Resistor in series and parallel

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the total resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 connected in series?
    R1 * R2
    1/(1/R1 + 1/R2)
    R1 + R2
    R1 - R2
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the total resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 connected in parallel?
    R1 - R2
    1/(1/R1 + 1/R2)
    R1 + R2
    R1 * R2
    30s
  • Q3
    If three resistors, R1, R2, and R3, are connected in series, what is the formula for the total resistance?
    R1 * R2 * R3
    R1 + R2 + R3
    R1 - R2 - R3
    1/(1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3)
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the equivalent resistance of three resistors R1, R2, and R3 connected in parallel?
    R1 * R2 * R3
    1/(1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3)
    (R1 + R2 + R3)/3
    R1 + R2 + R3
    30s
  • Q5
    Which characteristic is true for resistors connected in parallel compared to those connected in series?
    The total resistance is the sum of all resistances.
    They have the same current passing through each resistor.
    They have the same voltage across each resistor.
    They cannot be used for voltage division.
    30s
  • Q6
    If you had two resistors, R1 = 4 ohms and R2 = 6 ohms, in series, what is the total resistance?
    2.4 ohms
    24 ohms
    1.5 ohms
    10 ohms
    30s

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