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Is it possible that potential C > potential G?etotheipi said:Why not? Like you said, ##\phi_A = \phi_B = \phi_E = \phi_F##, and likewise ##\phi_C = \phi_D = \phi_G = \phi_H##. Then ##V_{BC} = \phi_B - \phi_C##, and ##V_{FG} = \phi_F - \phi_G##, and so ##V_{BC} = V_{FG}##.
You might say that the voltages across each resistor, which are the differences in potential energy of a unit charge on either end of the resistor, are equal.
erocored said:Is it possible that potential C > potential G?
The statement outside of the parentheses is true, and the statement in the parentheses is false. Remember that potential is not equal to potential energy but rather is equal to potential energy per charge.erocored said:In my opinion, losses of potential energy in the resitors R1 and R2 are not equal (potential C ≠ potential G).
Voltage is defined as the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit, which is measured in volts (V). In a parallel circuit, the voltage remains the same across all branches of the circuit.
In a parallel circuit, the total voltage is equal to the voltage of the individual branches. This means that the total voltage can be calculated by adding up the voltage of each branch in the circuit.
The voltage in a parallel circuit does not affect the current. In a parallel circuit, the current is divided between the branches, but the voltage remains the same. This is why parallel circuits are commonly used to power multiple devices.
Yes, the voltage in each branch of a parallel circuit can be different. This is because each branch has its own individual resistance, which affects the voltage drop across that branch. However, the total voltage across the entire circuit remains the same.
In a series circuit, the voltage is divided between the components, whereas in a parallel circuit, the voltage remains the same across all branches. This means that the total voltage in a parallel circuit is higher than the voltage in any individual branch, while in a series circuit, the total voltage is equal to the voltage of the individual components.