Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

All components connected in a single loop

Entire circuit breaks; all components stop

Same at every point

Ammeter

Amperes (A)

$V_{total}=V_1+V_2+V_3+...$

Multiple paths; each component in own branch

Other branches continue working

Total current divided among branches

$I_{total}=I_1+I_2+I_3+...$

Same as power source voltage

$V_{total}=V_1=V_2=V_3...$