Question

Which quantities are equal to sum of the individual values within a circuit?

the current in a parallel circuit and the voltage in a series circuit
the resistance in a parallel circuit and the current in a series circuit
the resistance in a parallel circuit and the voltage in a series circuit
the voltage in a parallel circuit and the resistance in a series circuit

Answer 1

In circuit analysis, specific quantities sum up in certain configurations:

1. **For a parallel circuit**: The total current is equal to the sum of the individual branch currents. The voltage across each branch is the same, but not the current.

2. **For a series circuit**: The total voltage is equal to the sum of the individual voltages across each component. The current through each component is the same, but not the voltage.

Based on these principles, the correct statement among the provided options is:

**The current in a parallel circuit and the voltage in a series circuit.**

In a parallel circuit, the total current is the sum of the individual branch currents. In a series circuit, the total voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component.