Series & Parallel Circuit Practice Problems DC circuit Name: 1. What quantity is always the same for resistors in series with each other? Explain. 2. What quantity is always the same for resistors in parallel with each other? Explain. 3. Are the voltages across resistors in series generally the same? If not, are there special cases where they could be the same? Explain. 4. Are the currents through parallel resistors generally the same? If not, are there special cases where they could be the same? Explain. 5. Three resistors that are rated at 5 2, 22 and 12 are connected in series to a battery. Which gets the most power and why? (Draw a circuit diagram) 6. Three resistors that are rated at 5 02, 202 and 1 2 are connected in parallel to a battery. Which gets the most power and why? (Draw a circuit diagram) 7. What is the equivalent resistance for the resistors in this diagram? 202 ww 202 202