REVIEWER IN PHYSICS 2

CAPACITORS- device that stores electric potential energy and electric charge.

CIRCUIT GEOMETRY

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT-a path for transmitting electric current.

SERIES CIRCUIT- an electrical circuit in which the components are connected end-to-end, forming a
single path for the flow of electric current.

PARALLEL CIRCUIT- an electrical circuit where the components are connected in multiple paths, allowing
current to flow through each component independently.

CAPACITORS IN SERIES-PARALLEL COMBINATION

Step 1: Identify the smallest combination of capacitors that are either only in series or only in parallel.

Step 2: Use the appropriate formula (depending on whether the combination is in series or in parallel) to
determine the equivalent capacitance of the combination identified in Step 1.

Step 3: Replace all the component capacitors with a capacitor of capacitance calculated in step 2. Then
repeat Steps 1 to 3 to get the total capacitance.

RESISTOR (R) (Ohms/Ω)- are used to reduce current flow. The main function of resistors in a circuit is
to control the flow of the current to other components

ELECTRIC CURRENT (I) (Amps/A) -The flow of electricity in an electronic circuit, and to the amount of
electricity flowing through a circuit.

VOLTAGE (V) (Volts/V)- The pressure from an electrical circuit's power source pushes charged
electrons (current) through a conducting loop, enabling them to do work such as illuminating a light.

OHM’S LAW- It is a formula used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in
an electric circuit.

SERIES PARALLEL

CURRENT I T = I 1= I 2= I 3 I T + I 1+ ¿ I 2+ ¿ I 3

VOLTAGE V T =V 1 +¿ V 2 +V 3 V T =V 1=¿ V 2=V 3

RESISTOR RT = R1 +¿ R2 + R3 1 1
Formulas RT =¿ + + )-1
R2 R3

CAPACITOR 1 1 C T =¿ C 1+C 2 +C3

C T =¿ + + )-1
C2 C3

CHARGES QT =¿ Q1 = Q2 = Q3 QT =¿ Q1 + Q2 +
Q3