AExE01 · Chapter 1Basic Electrical & Electronics🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 49bc1364
In a series electrical connection, the current through each component is:
In a series electrical connection, the current through each component is:
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Maximum
- B
Zero
- C✓ Correct Option
Same as total current
- D
None of the above
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
In a purely series circuit, there is only a single closed loop for electric charge to circulate. Therefore, by Kirchhoff's Current Law, the current through each individual component is identical to the total current supplied by the source ().
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Maximum): Incorrect. Current magnitude depends on the total equivalent loop impedance.
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Option B (Zero): Incorrect. Current is non-zero in any closed active circuit.
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Option C (Same as total current): Correct. The current passing through any series section equals the total circuit current.
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Option D (None of the above): Incorrect.
Reference: Demo · Set 4NEC Licensure Syllabus