Circuits & Ohm’s Law Take Home Questions

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8Ω

20V 8Ω

4Ω
1. Draw an equivalent circuit diagram with only one resistor that does the same thing.

2. What is the reading of the ammeters in the above circuit? (Show all work 4-pts)

3. What is the reading of the voltmeters across each of the three resistors? (Show all work 4-pts each)

8Ω
4. What is the reading on the ammeter to the left?
8Ω
First find the total resistance of the circuit then Ohms Law.
(Show all work 4-pts each)
20V 8Ω

5. Three resistors 4Ω, 6Ω & 10Ω are wired together with the 6Ω & 10Ω resistors wired in parallel and the 4Ω resistor
wired in series to that. Sketch the circuit diagram.

6. How much current will flow in the previous circuit if 31 volts are applied? (Show all work 4-pts)

7. If the 6Ω resistor is removed and the voltage remains constant, what is the current in the new circuit?
(Sketch the circuit diagram 2 pts & Show all work 4 & 4pts)

BONUS Find the total resistance of the circuit. Find the resistance of the unknown resistor
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 Circuit & Ohm’s Law Problems In Class QUIZ
Sketch a circuit diagram for each problem and show all work
1. A 12Ω resistor is connected to a 120 volt source. What is the current?

2. The current through a certain resistor is 4 amps. What is the resistor if the potential difference is 20 volts?

3. In problem 2 what happens to the resistance if the potential difference is 2x & the current remains the same?

4. Find the current though a toaster having 15Ω resistance connected to a 120 volt circuit.

5. Find the resistance of a conductor carrying 2 amps of current when connected to a 6volt storage battery.

6. 4Ω and 12Ω resistors are connected in series with an unknown resistor to a 120 volt source. If the current is 5 amps, what is the
resistance of the unknown resistor?

7. What is the voltage across each resistor in question 6?

Circuit & Ohm’s Law Problems

Sketch a circuit diagram for each problem and show all work
1. A 12Ω resistor is connected to a 120 volt source. What is the current?

2. The current through a certain resistor is 4 amps. What is the resistor if the potential difference is 20 volts?

3. In problem 2 what happens to the resistance if the potential difference is 2x & the current remains the same?

4. Find the current though a toaster having 15Ω resistance connected to a 120 volt circuit.

5. Find the resistance of a conductor carrying 2 amps of current when connected to a 6volt storage battery.

6. 4Ω and 12Ω resistors are connected in series with an unknown resistor to a 120 volt source. If the current is 5 amps, what is the
resistance of the unknown resistor?

7. What is the voltage across each resistor in question 6?

Circuit & Ohm’s Law Problems

Sketch a circuit diagram for each problem and show all work
1. A 12Ω resistor is connected to a 120 volt source. What is the current?

2. The current through a certain resistor is 4 amps. What is the resistor if the potential difference is 20 volts?

3. In problem 2 what happens to the resistance if the potential difference is 2x & the current remains the same?

4. Find the current though a toaster having 15Ω resistance connected to a 120 volt circuit.

5. Find the resistance of a conductor carrying 2 amps of current when connected to a 6volt storage battery.

6. 4Ω and 12Ω resistors are connected in series with an unknown resistor to a 120 volt source. If the current is 5 amps, what is the
resistance of the unknown resistor?

7. What is the voltage across each resistor in question 6?