Resistors in Series & Parallel (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the total resistance of two resistors, and , connected in series?
What is the total resistance of two resistors, and , connected in series?
Why does total resistance increase when resistors are connected in series?
Why does total 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
Which formula calculates total resistance for resistors in parallel?
Which formula calculates total resistance for resistors in parallel?
Why does overall resistance reduce in a parallel circuit?
Why does overall resistance reduce 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
For two resistors in series, what is ?
For two resistors in series, what is ?
Which circuit type always increases total resistance when adding more resistors?
Which circuit type always increases total resistance when adding more resistors?
Series