Electric Circuits
Two resistors with resistances of 4 \Omega
and 12 \Omega
are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent resistance of the combination?
A) 3 \Omega
B) 4 \Omega
C) 8 \Omega
D) 16 \Omega
Which of the following components is NOT essential for creating a simple closed circuit?
A) A battery to provide a potential difference.
B) Wires to connect the components.
C) A resistor to impede current flow.
D) A switch to control the current flow.
Which of the following best describes a closed circuit?
A) A circuit with a break in the conductive path, preventing current flow.
B) A circuit that allows charge to flow freely through a complete path.
C) A circuit with extremely high resistance.
D) A circuit with a direct connection between two points, bypassing the intended path.
In a circuit schematic, what symbol is used to represent a resistor?
A) A series of long and short parallel lines.
B) A zig-zag line.
C) A straight line.
D) A circle.
E) A diagonal strikethrough arrow across the standard symbol.
Two capacitors, with capacitances of 4 \mu F
and 12 \mu F
, are connected in series. What is the equivalent capacitance of this combination?
A) 3 \mu F
B) 4 \mu F
C) 8 \mu F
D) 16 \mu F
Two resistors with resistances of 5 \Omega
and 10 \Omega
are connected in series. What is the equivalent resistance of the combination?
A) 3.33 \Omega
B) 5 \Omega
C) 10 \Omega
D) 15 \Omega
A 12V
battery is connected to a 2 \Omega
resistor and a 4 \Omega
resistor in series. What is the current flowing through the 2 \Omega
resistor?
A) 1A
B) 2A
C) 3A
D) 6A

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What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?
A) To impede the flow of current.
B) To store electrical charge.
C) To provide a constant voltage source.
D) To convert electrical energy into light.
E) To control current flow.
In an RC circuit, a capacitor is being charged. How does the current in the circuit change over time?
A) The current increases linearly.
B) The current remains constant.
C) The current decreases exponentially.
D) The current increases exponentially.
A circuit diagram shows a battery connected to a light bulb with a wire. If a break is introduced in the wire, what will happen to the conventional current?
A) The current will continue to flow in the same direction.
B) The current will stop flowing.
C) The current will reverse direction.
D) The current will increase.
E) The current will remain the same.