Series & parallel circuits (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

All components connected in a single loop

Entire circuit breaks, all components stop working

Same at every point

Amperes (A)

Shared among all components

$V_{total} = V_1 + V_2 + V_3 + ...$

Multiple paths for charge to flow, each in its own branch

Other branches continue to work

$I_{total} = I_1 + I_2 + I_3 + ...$

Same as voltage across power source

$V_{total} = V_1 = V_2 = V_3 = ...$

Ammeter

In series with the component