AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Compound Direct Current Dc Circuits

Study Compound Direct Current Dc Circuits in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Find voltage if $I = 3 \text{A}$ and $R = 5 \text{Ω}$ .

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ANSWER

$V = 15 \text{V}$ . Apply Ohm's law: $V = 3 \times 5 = 15$ .

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An ideal

20\,\text{V}

source drives

R_1=10\,\Omega

in series with a parallel network between junctions

C

and

D

. The top branch contains

R_2=10\,\Omega

and the bottom branch contains

R_3=30\,\Omega

; the branches recombine at

D

. At junction

C

, which statement correctly compares the branch currents?

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