Series & parallel circuits (Edexcel 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?
The 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
Which formula shows potential difference in a series circuit?
Which formula shows potential difference in a series circuit?
A 4V cell powers two identical lamps in series. What is the potential difference across each lamp?
A 4V cell powers two identical lamps in series. What is the potential difference across each lamp?
2V
Which device measures current and is connected in series?
Which device measures current and is connected in series?
Ammeter
What is a parallel circuit?
What is a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths for charge flow
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?
Components in other branches work
Which formula shows total current in a parallel circuit?
Which formula shows total current in a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit has 6A total current and three identical branches. What current flows in each?
A parallel circuit has 6A total current and three identical branches. What current flows in each?
2A
How does potential difference across branches compare in a parallel circuit?
How does potential difference across branches compare in a parallel circuit?
Equal across all branches
A battery provides 4V in a parallel circuit. What is the potential difference across each branch?
A battery provides 4V in a parallel circuit. What is the potential difference across each branch?
4V