Series and Parallel in Mixed Circuits

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What is a mixed circuit?

A mixed circuit is an electrical circuit that contains both series and parallel components.

How do you identify components in a series within a mixed circuit?

Components in a series share a single path for current to flow through.

What characterizes parallel components in a mixed circuit?

Parallel components each have their own path for current to flow.

How do you calculate total resistance in the series part of a mixed circuit?

Add up the resistance values of each component in the series.

How do you calculate total resistance in the parallel part of a mixed circuit?

Use the formula 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... for each parallel resistor.

Why is the voltage across components in parallel the same?

Because they are connected across the same two points in the circuit.

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