Comparing Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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How are components connected in a series circuit?
How are components connected in a series circuit?
End-to-end
What happens to the current in a series circuit?
What happens to the current in a series circuit?
It is the same through all components
How can you switch off components in a series circuit?
How can you switch off components in a series circuit?
All off at once only
How is PD distributed in a series circuit?
How is PD distributed in a series circuit?
Shared across whole circuit
How do you calculate total resistance in a series circuit?
How do you calculate total resistance in a series circuit?
Sum the resistance in each component
How are components connected in a parallel circuit?
How are components connected in a parallel circuit?
Separately to the power supply
How can you switch off components in a parallel circuit?
How can you switch off components in a parallel circuit?
Each component off individually
What is the PD across branches in a parallel circuit?
What is the PD across branches in a parallel circuit?
The same across all branches
How is current distributed in a parallel circuit?
How is current distributed in a parallel circuit?
Shared between each branch
What is the total resistance in a parallel circuit compared to?
What is the total resistance in a parallel circuit compared to?
Less than smallest resistance
Why is resistance bigger with two components in series?
Why is resistance bigger with two components in series?
Charge pushes through both of them
Why is resistance smaller with two resistors in parallel?
Why is resistance smaller with two resistors in parallel?
Charge has more than one branch