In this topic, you will learn how to calculate currents and voltages in a complicated circuit like the one shown below. Download a printable version of this warm-up activity.
This circuit has five identical resistors, each resistor is a 1 Ω resistor. The battery has 6 V.
For this circuit, answer the following questions:
Which two resistors have the same current?
Which resistor has the most current?
Which resistor has the least current?
Now, check your answers to see how you did.