Circuits (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Formula for total resistance in series
Formula for total resistance in series
Formula for total resistance in parallel
Formula for total resistance in parallel
Power formula using and
Power formula using and
Formula for energy transferred
Formula for energy transferred
Current in series circuits
Current in series circuits
Current is the same throughout the circuit
Voltage in series circuits
Voltage in series circuits
Total p.d. is sum of p.d.s across each component
Current in parallel circuits
Current in parallel circuits
Total current is sum of currents through each branch
Voltage in parallel circuits
Voltage in parallel circuits
P.d. across each branch is the same
Kirchhoff's First Law
Kirchhoff's First Law
Current in = current out at junction (charge conserved)
Kirchhoff's Second Law
Kirchhoff's Second Law
Sum of e.m.f.s = sum of p.d.s in loop (energy conserved)
