Circuit Basics
What are the 3 circuit configurations?
Parallel, Series, and Series/Parallel
What does a circle with an x represent?
What is the purpose of the power rails????????
To connect the circuit to an external power supply ;)
What happens to voltage when the current is increased?
Decreases
How do you calculate the equivalent resistance in a series circuit
R1+R2+R3
Increase
What circuit do you need to draw a connector in the shape of a T for?
A parallel circuit.
Do Breadboards come in only one size?
No
What equation is used to find current?
I=V/R
How do you calculate the equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit?
1/R = 1/R1+1/R2+1/R3
Series or Parallel? A bulb is added to the circuit and all other bulbs get dimmer.
Series!!!!!
What connects all the circuit objects?
Wires.
What is the row of the breadboard with a positive and negative symbols called?
Buses/Rails
How much current does a 20-v relay with a resistance of 200 ohms have?
0.1 amps
What circuit has the same voltage, but a different current throughout?
Parallel circuit
Does a parallel circuit have the same current throughout?
What device is used to measure current?
Ammeter.
This part of an LED light is considered to have negative polarity.
What is the anode.
If a circuit draws 2 amps with 24-v applied what is the resistance?
12 ohms
What is the equivalent resistance of a series circuit with a 2 ohm, 1 ohm, and 3 ohm resistors?
6 ohms
What is the the minimum number of circuit objects required to make a closed circuit?
2, a short circuit
How do you draw a circuit in series?
Battery, wire, resistor, resistor, resistor, battery...
Breadboards allow for prototyping an electrical circuit without the need to solder the components.
True
Are we able to apply ohms to a diode and transistors with the use of a bread board?
Yes
What is the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit with 12 V and 6 Amps?
2 ohms