Series & Parallel Circuits (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What defines a series circuit?
What defines 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 is broken
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 at every point
A cell provides V in a series circuit with two identical lamps. What is the p.d. across each lamp?
A cell provides V in a series circuit with two identical lamps. What is the p.d. across each lamp?
V
Which formula represents total potential difference in a series circuit?
Which formula represents total potential difference in a series circuit?
What instrument measures current and how is it connected?
What instrument measures current and how is it connected?
Ammeter, connected in series
What defines a parallel circuit?
What defines a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths for charge to 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
How is total current related to branch currents in a parallel circuit?
How is total current related to branch currents in a parallel circuit?
Total current equals sum of branches
Total current is A in a parallel circuit with three identical branches. What is current in each?
Total current is A in a parallel circuit with three identical branches. What is current in each?
A
How does p.d. across each branch compare to the power source in a parallel circuit?
How does p.d. across each branch compare to the power source in a parallel circuit?
Same as the power source
A battery provides V in a parallel circuit. What is the p.d. across each branch?
A battery provides V in a parallel circuit. What is the p.d. across each branch?
V
