Series and Parallel CircuitsName:_________________ Date:____________

1. A circuit is set up with two parallel resistors, each of a resistance of 250Ω. a. What is the total resistance for this circuit?

b. If another resistor of resistance 300Ω is added in series with these two parallel resistors, what is the total resistance?

c. If a voltage of 120V is put across the circuit in b, what will the current be in the circuit?

2. A series/parallel circuit is set up as shown below. Find the total resistance of the circuit and the current in the circuit.

3. Find the total resistance and the current for the circuit below:

4. Find the total resistance and the current for the circuit on the back:

25ΩΩ

15Ω

8Ω

8Ω

12V

25ΩΩ

15Ω

10Ω

30Ω

6V

5. Find the total resistance and the voltage for the circuit below:

6. Find the total resistance and the voltage for the circuit below:

10ΩΩ

5Ω

6Ω

8Ω

18V

25ΩΩ

15Ω

10Ω

30Ω

Total current in the circuit = 2 A

45ΩΩ

8Ω

15Ω

3Ω

Total current in the circuit = 2.4 A