Resistors in Series & Parallel (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the formula for total resistance in a series circuit?
What is the formula for total resistance in a series circuit?
When resistors are in series, what happens to the total resistance?
When resistors are in series, what happens to the total resistance?
It is the sum of individual resistances
Why does resistance increase when resistors are connected in series?
Why does resistance increase when resistors are connected in series?
Current must pass through each resistor
What is the unit of measurement for resistance?
What is the unit of measurement for resistance?
Ohms (Ω)
How does combined resistance in parallel compare to the smallest individual resistor?
How does combined resistance in parallel compare to the smallest individual resistor?
Always less than the smallest resistor
What is the formula for combined resistance in a parallel circuit?
What is the formula for combined resistance in a parallel circuit?
Why does resistance decrease in a parallel circuit?
Why does resistance decrease in a parallel circuit?
Current has multiple paths to take
What happens to total resistance as more resistors are added in parallel?
What happens to total resistance as more resistors are added in parallel?
Total resistance decreases
In which circuit type is total resistance the sum of individual resistances?
In which circuit type is total resistance the sum of individual resistances?
Series circuit
What causes the overall resistance to reduce in parallel circuits?
What causes the overall resistance to reduce in parallel circuits?
Multiple paths for current