Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics): 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?
Entire circuit breaks
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 everywhere
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 cell provides in a series circuit with 3 identical lamps. What is the voltage across each lamp?
A cell provides in a series circuit with 3 identical lamps. What is the voltage across each lamp?
What is a parallel circuit?
What is a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths for charge
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
Other branches continue working
How is total current distributed in a parallel circuit?
How is total current distributed in a parallel circuit?
Divided among branches
Total current is in a parallel circuit with 3 identical branches. What is current in each branch?
Total current is in a parallel circuit with 3 identical branches. What is current in each branch?
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