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11.
A series circuit consists of three resistors. Two resistors are 1.2 kΩ each. The total resistance is 12 kΩ. The value of the third resistor is

A. 9,600 Ω

B. 960 Ω

C. 1.2 kΩ

D. Cannot be determined

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12.
If you know the current anywhere in a series circuit, you know the current everywhere in a series circuit.

A. True

B. False

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13.
A short in a series circuit prevents current.

A. True

B. False

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14.
To measure the current out of the second resistor in a circuit consisting of four resistors, an ammeter can be placed

A. Between the second and third resistors

B. At the negative terminal of the source

C. Between the third and fourth resistors

D. At any point in the circuit

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15.
A series circuit consists of a 4.7 kΩ, a 12 kΩ, and a 2.2 kΩ resistor. The resistor that has the most voltage drop is

A. The 12 kΩ

B. The 2.2 kΩ

C. The 4.7 kΩ

D. Impossible to determine from the given information

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16.
The sum of all the voltage drops around a single closed loop in a circuit is zero.

A. True

B. False

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17.
When one of three series resistors is removed from a circuit and the circuit is reconnected, the current

A. Increases

B. Increases by one-third

C. Decreases by one-third

D. Decreases by the amount of current through the removed resistor

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18.
Three 680 Ω resistors are connected in series with a 470 V source. Current in the circuit is

A. 69 mA

B. 230 mA

C. 23 mA

D. 690 mA

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19.
The term 'series opposing' means that sources are in series with opposite polarities.

A. True

B. False

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20.
A certain series circuit consists of a $$\frac{1}{8}$$ W resistor, a $$\frac{1}{4}$$ W resistor and a $$\frac{1}{2}$$ W resistor. The total resistance is 1200 Ω. If each resistor is operating in the circuit at its maximum power dissipation, total current flow is

A. 27 mA

B. 2.7 mA

C. 19 mA

D. 190 mA

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Series Circuits MCQ Questions & Answers | Electrical Engineering

11. A series circuit consists of three resistors. Two resistors are 1.2 kΩ each. The total resistance is 12 kΩ. The value of the third resistor is

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12. If you know the current anywhere in a series circuit, you know the current everywhere in a series circuit.

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13. A short in a series circuit prevents current.

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14. To measure the current out of the second resistor in a circuit consisting of four resistors, an ammeter can be placed

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15. A series circuit consists of a 4.7 kΩ, a 12 kΩ, and a 2.2 kΩ resistor. The resistor that has the most voltage drop is

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16. The sum of all the voltage drops around a single closed loop in a circuit is zero.

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17. When one of three series resistors is removed from a circuit and the circuit is reconnected, the current

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18. Three 680 Ω resistors are connected in series with a 470 V source. Current in the circuit is

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19. The term 'series opposing' means that sources are in series with opposite polarities.

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20. A certain series circuit consists of a $$\frac{1}{8}$$ W resistor, a $$\frac{1}{4}$$ W resistor and a $$\frac{1}{2}$$ W resistor. The total resistance is 1200 Ω. If each resistor is operating in the circuit at its maximum power dissipation, total current flow is

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11.
A series circuit consists of three resistors. Two resistors are 1.2 kΩ each. The total resistance is 12 kΩ. The value of the third resistor is

12.
If you know the current anywhere in a series circuit, you know the current everywhere in a series circuit.

13.
A short in a series circuit prevents current.

14.
To measure the current out of the second resistor in a circuit consisting of four resistors, an ammeter can be placed

15.
A series circuit consists of a 4.7 kΩ, a 12 kΩ, and a 2.2 kΩ resistor. The resistor that has the most voltage drop is

16.
The sum of all the voltage drops around a single closed loop in a circuit is zero.

17.
When one of three series resistors is removed from a circuit and the circuit is reconnected, the current

18.
Three 680 Ω resistors are connected in series with a 470 V source. Current in the circuit is

19.
The term 'series opposing' means that sources are in series with opposite polarities.

20.
A certain series circuit consists of a $$\frac{1}{8}$$ W resistor, a $$\frac{1}{4}$$ W resistor and a $$\frac{1}{2}$$ W resistor. The total resistance is 1200 Ω. If each resistor is operating in the circuit at its maximum power dissipation, total current flow is