Comparing Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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How are components connected in series circuits?
How are components connected in series circuits?
End-to-end
Current in series circuits
Current in series circuits
Same through all parts of circuit
Switching components in series circuits
Switching components in series circuits
All switch off at once
PD distribution in series circuits
PD distribution in series circuits
Shared across whole circuit (sum of PDs = supply PD)
Total resistance in series circuits
Total resistance in series circuits
Sum of resistance in each component
How are components connected in parallel circuits?
How are components connected in parallel circuits?
Separately to power supply
Current in parallel circuits
Current in parallel circuits
Flows through each component separately
Switching components in parallel circuits
Switching components in parallel circuits
Each component switches off individually
PD in parallel circuits
PD in parallel circuits
Same across all branches (equals supply PD)
Current distribution in parallel circuits
Current distribution in parallel circuits
Shared between branches (sum of branch currents = total)
Total resistance in parallel circuits
Total resistance in parallel circuits
Less than the branch with smallest resistance
Two resistors in parallel vs one resistor
Two resistors in parallel vs one resistor
Smaller overall resistance than just one