Resistors in Series & Parallel (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

$R_{total} = R_1 + R_2 + ...$

Current must pass through each resistor

Ohms (Ω)

Always less than smallest

$\frac{1}{R_{total}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} + ...$

Current has multiple paths to take

Total resistance decreases

Sum of individual resistances