MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Flashcards: 4c Circuit Elements Ohms Law

Study 4c Circuit Elements Ohms Law in MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the equivalent resistance of three identical resistors RR connected in parallel.

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ANSWER

Req=R3R_{\text{eq}} = \frac{R}{3}. For identical parallel resistors, equivalent resistance equals individual resistance divided by the number.

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A wearable biosensor uses a resistive strain gauge (R=200 ΩR=200\ \Omega) powered by a 5.0 V5.0\ \text{V} supply. During motion, the gauge resistance increases to 250 Ω250\ \Omega while the supply voltage remains constant. How would the current through the gauge change, consistent with Ohm's Law?
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