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rcuit
he component being considered.
4. of
of the components is not important but
N tice that this is not the largest resistance va the circuit. Only in a simple series circuit
the largest resistance value dissipates the most power. Also notice that it is not the smallest
resistance value in the circuit. Only in a simple parallel circuit the smallest resistance value
dissipates the most power. This proves that power distribution in a series-parallel ci
depends on the electrical ______________________ of t
Swap R
3
and R
4
. Use voltage measurements to determine if the powers dissipated by each
the resistances have changed.
Are the results the same or different?
______________________
Obviously the ______________________ location
the ______________________ location determines the distribution of power in a
series-parallel combination circuit.