Electrical Engineering

According to the current divider rule, current divides in a parallel network such that a small ...

According to the current divider rule, current divides in a parallel network such that a small ...

According to the current divider rule, current divides in a parallel network such that a small resistor always draws a smaller share of the total current than does a large resistor.
 
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Johnni   31   1 Reply

Princessklo

If a 4.7 k resistor, a 3.3 k resistor and a 5.43 k resistor are connected in parallel across a 50 V ...

If a 4.7 k resistor, a 3.3 k resistor and a 5.43 k resistor are connected in parallel across a 50 V ...

If a 4.7 k resistor, a 3.3 k resistor and a 5.43 k resistor are connected in parallel across a 50 V source, what is the current through the 5.43 k resistor?
 
  A) 10.64 mA B) 15.15 mA C) 4.72 mA D) 9.21 mA

Leikakei113   59   1 Reply

nino99

The total resistance of two parallel resistors is the product of the two resistors divided by their ...

The total resistance of two parallel resistors is the product of the two resistors divided by their ...

The total resistance of two parallel resistors is the product of the two resistors divided by their sum.
 
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jessiecraane   71   1 Reply

JoshYar

If one resistor opens in a parallel circuit, the total circuit resistance ________ and the total ...

If one resistor opens in a parallel circuit, the total circuit resistance ________ and the total ...

If one resistor opens in a parallel circuit, the total circuit resistance ________ and the total circuit current ________.
 
  A) increases, decreases B) increases, increases
  C) decreases, decreases D) decreases, incr

neonfayt   132   2 Replies

neonfayt

The total conductance of a 4 resistor and a 2 resistor in parallel is :

The total conductance of a 4 resistor and a 2 resistor in parallel is :

The total conductance of a 4  resistor and a 2  resistor in parallel is
 
  A) 1.33 S. B) 0.75 S. C) 6 S. D) 8 S.

sopmit   45   1 Reply

Avi cardinals

If one resistor shorts in a parallel circuit, the total current ________.

If one resistor shorts in a parallel circuit, the total current ________.

If one resistor shorts in a parallel circuit, the total current ________.
 
  A) decreases
  B) equals 0 A
  C) increases
  D) decreases momentarily, then returns to the original value

Wutwut12   39   1 Reply

tysonras

A 6 resistor and a 9 resistor are connected in parallel across a 10 V battery. What is the total ...

A 6 resistor and a 9 resistor are connected in parallel across a 10 V battery. What is the total ...

A 6  resistor and a 9  resistor are connected in parallel across a 10 V battery. What is the total current drawn from the battery?
 
  A) 2.78 A B) 0.36 A C) 0.67 A D) 3.33 A

Johnni   62   1 Reply

Princessklo

Kirchhoffs current law states that :

Kirchhoffs current law states that :

Kirchhoffs current law states that
 
  A) the total current entering a given junction is constant, even with changes in supply voltage.
  B) the sum of the currents entering a junction must equal the sum of the currents

potato55   31   1 Reply

chicken

If you measure a lower than normal total current in a parallel circuit, ________.

If you measure a lower than normal total current in a parallel circuit, ________.

If you measure a lower than normal total current in a parallel circuit, ________.
 
  A) all of the resistors are opened B) a resistor opened
  C) the power supply is off D) a resistor shorted

hboydston   41   1 Reply

Icgcyvfiifctcit

A volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) is monitoring the output of a dc power supply. The VOM is set on the ...

A volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) is monitoring the output of a dc power supply. The VOM is set on the ...

A volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) is monitoring the output of a dc power supply. The VOM is set on the 25 V range and the meter shows 20.0 V. What is the internal resistance of the VOM if it has a 20 k/V rating?
 
  A) 400 k B) 900 k

bgzhoumi   33   1 Reply

leg17

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
 
  A) For minimum measurement error, voltmeters should have low internal resistance and ammeters should have low internal resistance.
  B) For minimum measurement error, v

Zoeyismycat   24   1 Reply

lconard0726

The current through any branch of a parallel circuit ________.

The current through any branch of a parallel circuit ________.

The current through any branch of a parallel circuit ________.
 
  A) is directly proportional to the branch resistance
  B) depends on the power rating of the resistor
  C) depends only on the circuit voltage

alexisangelique   62   2 Replies

alexisangelique

Which of the following describes two circuit elements that have two points in common?

Which of the following describes two circuit elements that have two points in common?

Which of the following describes two circuit elements that have two points in common?
 
  A) They would be connected in a series/parallel configuration.
  B) They are considered to be in opposition.
  C) They

Kimstudies   76   1 Reply

Xuantunich

A circuit with no available path for current to flow is a/an :

A circuit with no available path for current to flow is a/an :

A circuit with no available path for current to flow is a/an
 
  A) closed circuit. B) long circuit. C) short circuit. D) open circuit.

neonfayt   96   1 Reply

asapchigga

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of G1 = 0.004 S, G2 = 0.002 S, ...

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of G1 = 0.004 S, G2 = 0.002 S, ...

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of G1 = 0.004 S, G2 = 0.002 S, G3=0.001S, and G4 = 0.0005 S?
 
  A) 2.666  B) 3,750  C) 1,333  D) 133.33

Madam   40   1 Reply

Ashleyroshell

Which of the following is the value of the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of ...

Which of the following is the value of the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of ...

Which of the following is the value of the total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of R2=10k and R3 = 2 k?
 
  A) 3.33 k B) 18 k C) More than 2 k D) Less than 2 k

emalay516   32   1 Reply

dkeysdanie

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit with three resistors with the values of 60 , 120 ...

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit with three resistors with the values of 60 , 120 ...

What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit with three resistors with the values of 60 , 120 , and 180 ?
 
  A) 32.73  B) 62.46  C) 155  D) 125.6

ben jeffs   77   1 Reply

Netsirk

As additional branch resistors are connected in a parallel circuit, ________.

As additional branch resistors are connected in a parallel circuit, ________.

As additional branch resistors are connected in a parallel circuit, ________.
 
  A) IT increases and RT decreases B) IT decreases and RT decreases
  C) IT increases and RT increases D) IT decreases and RT increases

yxc47   62   1 Reply

Jmassey95

In a parallel circuit, if R1 = 300 ? and R2 = 4.7 k the total resistance would be 282 . What will ...

In a parallel circuit, if R1 = 300 ? and R2 = 4.7 k the total resistance would be 282 . What will ...

In a parallel circuit, if R1 = 300 ? and R2 = 4.7 k the total resistance would be 282 . What will the total resistance be if the value of R1 is doubled?
 
  A) 282  B) 654  C) 532  D) 141

hboydston   39   1 Reply

ecarvallo1

As additional resistors are added in parallel to a parallel circuit, what will happen to the total ...

As additional resistors are added in parallel to a parallel circuit, what will happen to the total ...

As additional resistors are added in parallel to a parallel circuit, what will happen to the total resistance?
 
  A) Total resistance will increase.
  B) Total resistance will remain the same.
  C) Total res

thebeagle96   97   2 Replies

thebeagle96

A circuit consists of two resistors in parallel with each other. R1 = 60 and R2 = 120 . The circuit ...

A circuit consists of two resistors in parallel with each other. R1 = 60 and R2 = 120 . The circuit ...

A circuit consists of two resistors in parallel with each other. R1 = 60  and R2 = 120 . The circuit has 10 V applied. An ammeter placed to read total current is reading 0.17 A. What is the problem with the circuit?
 
  A) T

Madam   86   1 Reply

Xuantunich

If 5 A and 3 A enter a junction from two separate paths, how much current flows out of the junction? ...

If 5 A and 3 A enter a junction from two separate paths, how much current flows out of the junction? ...

If 5 A and 3 A enter a junction from two separate paths, how much current flows out of the junction?
 
  A) 8 A B) 3 A
  C) 2 A D) the larger of the two

bgzhoumi   79   1 Reply

meek2199

A 330 10 resistor and a 470 5 resistor are connected in parallel. Taking into account the ...

A 330 10 resistor and a 470 5 resistor are connected in parallel. Taking into account the ...

A 330   10 resistor and a 470   5 resistor are connected in parallel. Taking into account the tolerances of the two resistors, determine the largest and the smallest parallel resistance produced by this network.
 
  Wha

emalay516   47   1 Reply

saundrasmith243

When a branch of a parallel resistance network is replaced by an open circuit, will the total ...

When a branch of a parallel resistance network is replaced by an open circuit, will the total ...

When a branch of a parallel resistance network is replaced by an open circuit, will the total resistance RT increase, decrease, or stay the same?
 
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merandaae19   51   1 Reply

selica

What are the conductances of a short circuit and an open circuit?

What are the conductances of a short circuit and an open circuit?

What are the conductances of a short circuit and an open circuit?
 
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salsathief   68   1 Reply

mikeman2332

If the power dissipation in each of four parallel branches is 1 W, PT equals ________.

If the power dissipation in each of four parallel branches is 1 W, PT equals ________.

If the power dissipation in each of four parallel branches is 1 W, PT equals ________.
 
  A) 0.25 W B) 0 W C) 4 W D) 1 W

jaypatel432   72   1 Reply

Joisar

The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always ________ the value of the smallest resistive ...

The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always ________ the value of the smallest resistive ...

The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always ________ the value of the smallest resistive branch.
 
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gi.x3   54   1 Reply

Hadajahpope

The total power dissipated in a parallel circuit is equal to the ________ of the individual powers ...

The total power dissipated in a parallel circuit is equal to the ________ of the individual powers ...

The total power dissipated in a parallel circuit is equal to the ________ of the individual powers dissipated in the branch circuits.
 
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jkidane1829393   52   2 Replies

jkidane1829393

If a 2.2 k resistor, 10 k resistor and 1.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total ...

If a 2.2 k resistor, 10 k resistor and 1.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total ...

If a 2.2 k resistor, 10 k resistor and 1.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance equals ________.
 
  A) 13.4 k B) 1.2 k C) 2.27 k D) 721

Brapbrap   142   1 Reply

karlyphilpott

Which law states that the algebraic sum of the currents entering and leaving a node is equal to ...

Which law states that the algebraic sum of the currents entering and leaving a node is equal to ...

Which law states that the algebraic sum of the currents entering and leaving a node is equal to zero?
 
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sunil1285   42   1 Reply

chicken

The voltage across parallel elements in a resistive circuit is the ________. (Fill in the blank)

The voltage across parallel elements in a resistive circuit is the ________. (Fill in the blank)

The voltage across parallel elements in a resistive circuit is the ________.
 
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meganchambers8   58   1 Reply

Netsirk

If a 4.7 k resistor and 2.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is ________. ...

If a 4.7 k resistor and 2.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is ________. ...

If a 4.7 k resistor and 2.2 k resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is ________.
 
  A) 4700  B) 2200
  C) greater than 2200  D) less than 2200

applegatedogs   77   1 Reply

selica

If eight 47 k resistors are connected in parallel across a 25 V source, RT equals ________.

If eight 47 k resistors are connected in parallel across a 25 V source, RT equals ________.

If eight 47 k resistors are connected in parallel across a 25 V source, RT equals ________.
 
  A) 4.7 k B) 5.88 k C) 376 k D) 6.71 k

anvaridthe   60   1 Reply

yuenc

A ladder network is a cascaded set of series-parallel combinations that has the appearance of a ...

A ladder network is a cascaded set of series-parallel combinations that has the appearance of a ...

A ladder network is a cascaded set of series-parallel combinations that has the appearance of a ladder.
 
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lindseyb1220   26   1 Reply

Icgcyvfiifctcit

In a three-branch parallel circuit, R1 = 1.2 M, R2 = 1 M and RT = 0.5 M. Calculate R3.

In a three-branch parallel circuit, R1 = 1.2 M, R2 = 1 M and RT = 0.5 M. Calculate R3.

In a three-branch parallel circuit, R1 = 1.2 M, R2 = 1 M and RT = 0.5 M. Calculate R3.
 
  A) 1.7 M B) 7.7 M C) 6 M D) 2 M

alexisangelique   35   1 Reply

Astalina

A transistor is a series-parallel circuit comprised of three variable resistors. (True or false?)

A transistor is a series-parallel circuit comprised of three variable resistors. (True or false?)

A transistor is a series-parallel circuit comprised of three variable resistors.
 
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tamaraco   244   2 Replies

tamaraco

A 5.2 M resistor, 1.2 M resistor and 1 M resistor are connected in parallel across a 15 V source. ...

A 5.2 M resistor, 1.2 M resistor and 1 M resistor are connected in parallel across a 15 V source. ...

A 5.2 M resistor, 1.2 M resistor and 1 M resistor are connected in parallel across a 15 V source. What is the total current if the 1.2 M resistor opens?
 
  A) 17.9 A B) 2.88 A C) 2.41 A D) 12.5 A

lexilourdes   115   1 Reply

Amc3010

An ammeter shunt is a series resistor that limits the current passing through the meter movement. ...

An ammeter shunt is a series resistor that limits the current passing through the meter movement. ...

An ammeter shunt is a series resistor that limits the current passing through the meter movement.
 
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anvaridthe   67   1 Reply

DJF101814

A three-branch parallel circuit carries a total current of 1.2 mA. If I1 = 0.2 mA and I2 = 0.7 mA, ...

A three-branch parallel circuit carries a total current of 1.2 mA. If I1 = 0.2 mA and I2 = 0.7 mA, ...

A three-branch parallel circuit carries a total current of 1.2 mA. If I1 = 0.2 mA and I2 = 0.7 mA, then what is the value of I3?
 
  A) 7.2 mA B) 2.4 mA C) 8.7 mA D) 0.3 mA

keelyhawkins   41   1 Reply

tkelems2012

Series-parallel networks are networks that contain both series and parallel circuit configurations. ...

Series-parallel networks are networks that contain both series and parallel circuit configurations. ...

Series-parallel networks are networks that contain both series and parallel circuit configurations.
 
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luciaf99   42   1 Reply

JoshYar