Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the key characteristic of a series circuit?
What is the key characteristic of a series circuit?
Only one path for current
How does current behave in a series circuit?
How does current behave in a series circuit?
It is the same everywhere
A 9V battery powers 3 series resistors. If and , what is ?
A 9V battery powers 3 series resistors. If and , what is ?
2V
How is total resistance calculated in a series circuit?
How is total resistance calculated in a series circuit?
What happens when one component breaks in a series circuit?
What happens when one component breaks in a series circuit?
The whole circuit stops working
What is the key characteristic of a parallel circuit?
What is the key characteristic of a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths for current
Three parallel branches have currents of 1A, 3A, and 2A. What is ?
Three parallel branches have currents of 1A, 3A, and 2A. What is ?
6A
How does voltage behave across branches in a parallel circuit?
How does voltage behave across branches in a parallel circuit?
It is the same across each branch
What happens to total resistance when you add resistors in parallel?
What happens to total resistance when you add resistors in parallel?
It decreases
How should an ammeter be connected to measure current?
How should an ammeter be connected to measure current?
In series with the component
How should a voltmeter be connected to measure voltage?
How should a voltmeter be connected to measure voltage?
In parallel across the component
What happens when one component breaks in a parallel circuit?
What happens when one component breaks in a parallel circuit?
The other components still work