Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a series circuit?
What is a series circuit?
All components in a single loop
What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?
What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?
The entire circuit is broken
How does current vary at different points in a series circuit?
How does current vary at different points in a series circuit?
Current is the same at every point
How is an ammeter connected to measure current?
How is an ammeter connected to measure current?
In series with components
How is potential difference distributed in a series circuit?
How is potential difference distributed in a series circuit?
Shared among components
A V cell powers 3 identical lamps in series. What is the voltage across each lamp?
A V cell powers 3 identical lamps in series. What is the voltage across each lamp?
V
What is a parallel circuit?
What is a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths with separate branches
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
Components in other branches work
Total current is A with 3 identical branches in parallel. What current flows in each branch?
Total current is A with 3 identical branches in parallel. What current flows in each branch?
A
What is the relationship between currents in a parallel circuit?
What is the relationship between currents in a parallel circuit?
How does potential difference compare across branches in a parallel circuit?
How does potential difference compare across branches in a parallel circuit?
Same across each branch
A battery provides V in a parallel circuit with 3 branches. What voltage is across each branch?
A battery provides V in a parallel circuit with 3 branches. What voltage is across each branch?
V
