Series and Parallel in Mixed Circuits

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What is a mixed circuit?
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A mixed circuit is an electrical circuit that contains both series and parallel components.
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How do you identify components in a series within a mixed circuit?
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Components in a series share a single path for current to flow through.
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What characterizes parallel components in a mixed circuit?
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Parallel components each have their own path for current to flow.
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How do you calculate total resistance in the series part of a mixed circuit?
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Add up the resistance values of each component in the series.
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How do you calculate total resistance in the parallel part of a mixed circuit?
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Use the formula 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... for each parallel resistor.
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Why is the voltage across components in parallel the same?
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Because they are connected across the same two points in the circuit.
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