Voltage across components in a series circuit
- The supply voltage is shared between components in a series circuit.
- The sum of the The potential difference across a cell, electrical supply or electrical component. It is measured in volts (V). across components in series is equal to the voltage of the supply.
- The voltages across each of the components in series is in the same proportion as their The opposition in an electrical component to the movement of electrical charge through it. Resistance is measured in ohms.. This means that if two identical components are connected in series, the supply voltage divides equally across them.
Question
Look at the series circuit below - what are the A device used to measure potential difference or voltage. readings at each position when the switch is closed:
1) Position 1: \(0 V\), \(3 V\) or \(6 V\)
2) Position 2: \(0 V\), \(3 V\) or \(6 V\)
3) Position 3: \(0 V\), \(3 V\) or \(6 V\)
Position 1 = \(6 V\)
Position 2 = \(3 V\)
Position 3 = \(3 V\)
